market research

noun

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

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For nearly 10 years, Forbes has partnered with market research firm Statista to produce a go-to resource for both job seekers and hiring managers in the United States—ranking America’s Best Recruiting And Temp Staffing Firms. Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Fast-food net sales rose 3.4% in January, compared with the year-ago period, but the growth was down slightly from December’s spike of 4.9%, according to restaurant market research firm Revenue Management Solutions. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025 To make the list, the publication partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 217,000 employees working at U.S. companies that employ 1,000-5,000 people or more than 5,000 people, respectively, for midsize and large categories. Renee Umsted, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025 Lucas Zhong, research analyst at Canalys, a market research firm, said while AI services are expected to help Apple gain users in China, challenges remain. John Liu, CNN, 13 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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