market research

noun

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

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The focus groups were part of the Swing Voter Project conducted by messaging group Engagious and market research firm Sago. Ashley Lopez, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026 The publication surveyed more than 217,000 employees from companies across the United States in partnership with market research firm Statista. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Citadel Securities, not known for publishing market research, was moved by a viral doomsday essay to note that hiring for software engineers has actually increased in recent months. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 Enhancing analytical precision and signal detection Accurate interpretation is essential for meaningful market research. Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for market research

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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 16 Mar. 2026.

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