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total cost of ownership

TOH-tul KOST ov OH-ner-ship

ˈtoʊtəl kɒst ɒv ˈoʊnərʃɪp

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totalcostofownership

Dictionary meaning

comprehensive assessment of the direct and indirect costs of acquiring, using, and disposing of a product over its entire life; goes beyond purchase price to include maintenance, training, and disposal

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