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)':
HTH	Definitions include: acronym for "hope this helps".
DOA	Definitions include: abbr. dead on arrival.
GFU	Definitions include: acronym for "go fuck yourself".
RCH	Definitions include: figuratively, a very small amount.
DSL	Definitions include: acronym for "dick sucking lips."
m4f	Definitions include: "male for female."
GTA	Definitions include: acronym for "grand theft auto" - the stealing of an automobile.
DVDA	Definitions include: acronym for "double vaginal, double anal".
gdn	Definitions include: acronym for "Gangster Disciple Nation", a gang.
ASLR	Definitions include: acronym for "age, sex, location, religion".
TNA	Definitions include: acronym for "tits and ass."
NSS	Definitions include: acronym for "no shit, Sherlock".
SOTU	Definitions include: acronym for "State of the Union [Address]".
GNL	Definitions include: acronym for "got a nigga laughing".
snafu	Definitions include: Acronym for "situation normal, all fucked up."
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Other terms relating to 'cot':
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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