market research

noun

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

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From political polls to market research surveys, 2026 will be the most topsy-turvy in the history of our profession. Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Even when existing intelligence is shared across teams, new knowledge gaps emerge all the time because markets are fast-moving and traditional market research methods can’t keep up. Alex Cooper, Fortune, 16 May 2026 The existing roster of tech-facing roles, like the chief technology officer, chief information officer and chief data officer, has often introduced ambiguity over AI responsibility at the executive level, according to Lian Jye Su, chief analyst from market research firm Omdia. Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 May 2026 Google lags behind Apple, Samsung, and Chinese tech giants Xiaomi and Huawei in the global wearable tech market, according to market research firm International Data Corporation. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 May 2026 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 19 May. 2026.

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