Definition of COTS

COTS    

adjective

• acronym for "common, off-the-shelf". Used to describe items that are readily available for purchase. Usually used in an engineering context.

  I built the electrical system using only COTS parts.

  Using COTS components is one way to save on costs.

  • See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).

  Last edited on Jun 25 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 25 2018.

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Other terms relating to 'acronyms (list of)':
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sth	Definitions include: "something".
tks	Definitions include: "thanks".
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throw (one's) toys out of the cot	Definitions include: To lose one's temper, lose patience, to throw a tantrum.

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