focus group
noun
: a small group of people whose response to something (such as a new product or a politician's image) is studied to determine the response that can be expected from a larger population
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But that must not've tested well in the focus group.
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In interviews and focus groups conducted for the city's assessment, residents said fears of gun violence and reckless driving impact their mental health.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Drawing on hundreds of interviews, focus groups, expert consultations and a review of more than 400 studies, the report represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how generative AI is reshaping student’s learning.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
In the months since, the team and HKS have held focus groups with the local community and season ticket-holders to learn more about their preferences in a new stadium and their memories of the old RFK stadium.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In interviews and focus groups conducted for the city's assessment, residents said fears of gun violence and reckless driving impact their mental health.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Drawing on hundreds of interviews, focus groups, expert consultations and a review of more than 400 studies, the report represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how generative AI is reshaping student’s learning.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
In the months since, the team and HKS have held focus groups with the local community and season ticket-holders to learn more about their preferences in a new stadium and their memories of the old RFK stadium.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Focus group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focus%20group. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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