Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
A financial estimate that includes purchase price, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal costs of equipment over its entire lifecycle, used to evaluate long-term value.
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Technical Glossary
Definitive concepts, acronyms, and technical definitions in our industry.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
A measurement of the concentration of dissolved coffee compounds in brewed coffee, typically between 1.15% and 1.35% for filter coffee, indicating strength and extraction level.