market research

noun

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

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Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty Images Applications are now open for the fourth edition of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies list, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista. Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 Furthermore, according to a new poll from market research company Ipsos, support for the monarchy is on the decline. Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026 According to market research firm Circana, wholesale pollock prices recently jumped about 30%, rising from roughly $95 to more than $129 for a 40-pound box. Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 In market research, companies are using AI, including synthetic market research, to test ideas, understand demographics in hours instead of months, and consolidate platforms. Brad Anderson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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