market research

noun

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

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Already, there are more than 140 humanoid makers in China, according to a tally by market research firm TrendForce. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 As many as 350,000 people work in the industry directly, according to market research firm Gitnux. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026 According to the market research company Ipsos, around 4 in 10 Americans have been scammed while booking places to stay online, and the losses average almost $2,000. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Columnist Bob O'Donnell is the president and chief analyst of TECHnalysis Research, a market research and consulting firm. — Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 12 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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