focus group
noun
a representative group of people questioned together about their opinions on political issues, consumer products, etc.
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Origin of focus group
First recorded in 1975–80
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Contemporary Examples of focus group
If the CNN focus-group line is to be believed, viewers were disappointed that he pivoted back so soon.
Despite Clinton, did anyone really assume that the Obama campaign entered this fray without research and focus-group data?
focus group
noun
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