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customer base

American  
[kuhs-tuh-mer bays] / ˈkʌs tə mər ˌbeɪs /

noun

customer bases plural
  1. the established customers of a business; the market segment on which a business depends.


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Such controversies highlight the delicate balance facing brands hoping to attract younger audiences without alienating their core, longstanding customer base.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Other perks are resonating, as well, with the Amex customer base.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Additionally, the customer base is expanding from big tech companies to a broader range of enterprises, including financial services firms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

One tracking system estimated that about 30% of the Village’s customer base was impacted by the fire, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

In internal company correspondence, attacks on the hypocrisy of the music companies and defenses of a democratic communications structure imperceptibly gave way to discussions of "customer base," "user experience," and "saleable demographics."

From The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind by Boyle, James

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