market research

noun

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

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Abigail Stuart, founding partner of Day One Strategy, with 20+ years in brand and market research, drives innovation and champions AI. Abigail Stuart, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Its market share in the country fell to 14% in 2024, from 34% in 2019, according to data from market research provider Euromonitor International. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 July 2025 According to market research from 2021, the sparkling water industry is worth over $30 billion, and growing. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 July 2025 Datacenter proxies are best for performing market research, scanning public databases, or accessing websites that aren’t using bot detection or proxy blockers. Kim Key, PC Magazine, 30 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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