market research

noun

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

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This requires going beyond traditional market research to develop genuine empathy with users' aspirations and values. Bharat Kapoor, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 ADCs could account for $31 billion of the $375 billion worldwide cancer market in 2028, according to estimates from the drug market research firm Evaluate. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 June 2025 And market research indicates the interest will be there this time. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2025 Our product testing was guided by extensive beauty market research and expert insight from nine professional hairstylists. Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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