market research

noun

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

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The global in-flight entertainment and connectivity market size was forecast to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 percent from 2023 to 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research, a market research firm headquartered in San Francisco. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 To help pet owners find such high-quality care, USA TODAY has partnered with market research firm Statista to create our first annual America’s Best Veterinary Hospitals rankings. Staff Report, USA Today, 6 May 2025 According to market research firm Circana, adults over 18 now account for 28% of global toy sales, with U.S. adult toy purchases exceeding $7 billion in the 12 months ending June 2024. Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Over the past nine quarters, ad plans drove 71% of net subscriber additions for premium SVOD (streaming video-on-demand), according to the latest State Of Subscriptions report from leading market research firm Antenna. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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