market research

noun

: research into the size, location, and makeup of a product market
market researcher noun

Examples of market research in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the latest poll by YouGov, a market research firm, Reform was at 14 percent, while the Conservatives were at 22 percent and Labour at 44 percent. Mark Landler, New York Times, 25 May 2024 Retail sales volumes for chicken products were up 3% for the 52 weeks ending April 21, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing data from market research firm Circana. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for market research 

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Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of market research was in 1920

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“Market research.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20research. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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