market research

noun

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

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First, quality control was sacrificed, both in terms of software and market research. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Armchair consulting For instance, a myriad of market research firms pay individuals to opine about a wide array of topics. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 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 And going battery-only saved money amid elevated gas prices, said Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market research for Telemetry. — Summer Ballentine, USA Today, 7 July 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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