market research

noun

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

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They are run by messaging firm Engagious and market research recruiting firm Nelson Recruiting. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 The retail automation market could jump to $77 billion by 2034 from $28 billion in 2025, according to estimates from market research company Fortune Business Insights. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Yet there is still room to win, said Mohit Agrawal, research director at market research firm Counterpoint Research. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 The optimistic view hinges on how much AI mirrors the smartphone boom, according to Jitesh Ubrani, who covers consumer tech for market research firm The International Data Corporation. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 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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