market research

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noun
  1. the gathering and studying of data relating to consumer preferences, purchasing power, etc., especially prior to introducing a product on the market.

Origin of market research

1
First recorded in 1925–30

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market-research
[ mahr-kit-ree-surch, -ri-surch ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to conduct market research on.

Origin of market-research

2
First recorded in 1965–70

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British Dictionary definitions for market research

market research

noun
  1. the study of influences upon customer and consumer behaviour and the analysis of market characteristics and trends

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