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 Differing definitions of free speech In Brazil, Latin America’s largest democracy, internet users spend an average of more than nine hours a day online, according to the market research firm Kepios. Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024 By Samantha Murphy Kelly | CNN Apple’s smartphone sales tumbled a stunning 10% last quarter, according to market research firm IDC. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 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 5 May. 2024.

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