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 Elmers’ market research shows that college-age kids consume 81 percent of slime content on social media, while #slime videos across all ages accounted for 360 million views in May 2024. Nicole Gull McElroy, WIRED, 13 July 2024 Fragrance is the fastest-growing category in the prestige beauty sector, with sales climbing 13 percent in the first quarter, according to market research firm Circana. Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 7 July 2024 The Rankings are prepared by Plant-A and reflect an editorial content piece, based on both primary and secondary market research. Usa Today Staff, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024 In its first comprehensive poll of the election, the market research firm YouGov projected that Labour would win 47 percent of the vote in Bolsover, compared with 23 percent for the Conservatives and 18 percent for Reform. Mark Landler, New York Times, 12 June 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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