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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In interviews and focus groups conducted by Gamarra’s team, earlier arrivals often draw sharp distinctions.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
During focus groups, program directors and career counselors said many students’ life circumstances shift while waiting to enter competitive programs like nursing, leading them to settle for short-term credentials or pursue other careers.
—Cathie Anderson
updated December 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Shifting from traditional focus groups to real-time digital analytics marks a significant change in how people understand customers.
—William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The brand prepared for launch through social media dialogues and online focus groups with Middle Eastern customers.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
During focus groups, program directors and career counselors said many students’ life circumstances shift while waiting to enter competitive programs like nursing, leading them to settle for short-term credentials or pursue other careers.
—Cathie Anderson
updated December 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Shifting from traditional focus groups to real-time digital analytics marks a significant change in how people understand customers.
—William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The brand prepared for launch through social media dialogues and online focus groups with Middle Eastern customers.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for focus group
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“Focus group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focus%20group. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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