market research

noun

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

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With shared enthusiasm, the two skipped any sort of market research and began building right away. Partner Content, Variety, 28 July 2026 Synthetic audiences can now accurately replace traditional market research, while the distribution layer becomes increasingly AI-to-AI, reducing human optimization needs. Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 However, not everyone feels it, said Wes Schroll, founder and chief executive officer of Fetch, which runs an app where consumers can get rewards for uploading receipts and that data is anonymized for brands’ market research. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Demand for ground beef is falling as a result, according to market research company NielsenIQ. ABC News, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for market research

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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 2 Aug. 2026.

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