market share

noun

: the percentage of the market for a product or service that a company supplies

Examples of market share in a Sentence

The company has gained market share in the past year. companies working to increase their market shares
Recent Examples on the Web Despite its resources and capabilities, the company's leadership was not aligned with market demands during the smartphone revolution, leading to a significant loss in market share. Iris Gallmann, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 The analyst believes China taking market share globally will weigh on the U.S. auto sector, along with rising car inventories, low affordability and deteriorating credit at home. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024 With new federal funding from the legislation, the U.S. market share is expected to climb modestly to 14% in 2032, according to a projection by the SIA and Boston Consulting Group. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024 The film’s market share remained dominant, at over 71%. Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for market share 

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of market share was in 1918

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“Market share.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20share. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

market share

noun
: the percentage of the market for a product or service that a company supplies

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