Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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COTS products include software and hardware products that are ready-made and available for sale to the general public. COTS products are typically installed in existing systems and do not require customization. Also known as "shrink-wrap" applications.

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plural: Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)S
possessive: Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)'s
pluralpossessive: Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)S'

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