Definition of "TLC"

TLC

noun
countable and uncountable, plural TLCs
1. (uncountable) Initialism of tender loving care.
  Quotations
  More join us at Colwall and at the lovely station at Great Malvern, although the place is in need of some TLC nowadays. The ornate canopy supports are overdue a repaint, and the closed cafe gives the place a forlorn air.
  2020 December 2, Paul Bigland, “My weirdest and wackiest Rover yet”, in Rail, page 67
2. (uncountable, analytical chemistry) Initialism of thin-layer chromatography.
3. (uncountable, business, engineering) Initialism of technology life cycle.
4. (countable, electronics) Initialism of triple-level cell.
5. (hematology) Initialism of total leukocyte count.
proper noun
1. Initialism of The Learning Channel, a U.S. television channel owned by Discovery Communications.