Nielsen

American  

[neel-suhn] / ˈnil sən /

noun

1. Carl August 1865–1931, Danish composer.

2. Informal. Nielsen rating.

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Nielsen British  

/ ˈnelsən, ˈniːlsən /

noun

1. Carl ( August ) (karl). 1865–1931, Danish composer. His works include six symphonies and the opera Masquerade (1906)

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Example Sentences

Matcha mania may have been sweeping the world, but Nielsen IQ data shows sales of other types of tea - including green tea, kombucha and cold carbonated tea - are all rising, too.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The show’s 50th season last year drew an average of 8.1 million viewers per episode, its highest ratings in three years, according to Nielsen.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

High-resolution scans allowed Nielsen to closely inspect tiny details that would be difficult to see otherwise.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Another hit show that dominated the internet last summer was “Love Island USA,” which was the most popular reality streaming show for U.S. audiences in 2025, according to Nielsen data.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Mrs. Nielsen has never mentioned her daughter before and I sense that if I don’t ask now, I may not get the chance.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline