market research

noun

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

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Nearly 107 million people shopped on social media websites last year, according to the market research firm eMarketer. Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024 How luxury safaris are changing The luxury safari market is expected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $1.98 billion by 2032, according to the market research company Business Research Insights. Harriet Akinyi, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 The survey, conducted by market research firm YouGov, also showed that only 2% of the participants use the tradition. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 According to Technavio, a market research company, the global beanbag industry is large. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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