Total cost of ownership (TCO)

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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The true cost of ownership of a computer or other technology system that includes original cost of the computer and software, hardware and software upgrades, maintenance, technical support, and training.

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Variants

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plural: Total cost of ownership (TCO)S
possessive: Total cost of ownership (TCO)'s
pluralpossessive: Total cost of ownership (TCO)S'

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