market research

noun

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

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The Baltimore County resident, who has long worked in economic development, helps women with market research, branding and scaling their businesses. — Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026 The survey was commissioned by email and SMS marketing platform Omnisend, which partnered with market research firm Cint to better understand consumer intent this holiday season across four markets. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 They are run by messaging firm Engagious and market research recruiting firm Nelson Recruiting. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 The retail automation market could jump to $77 billion by 2034 from $28 billion in 2025, according to estimates from market research company Fortune Business Insights. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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