market research

NOUN

consumer research

Synonyms

WEAK

census inquiry market survey opinion research poll public opinion research statistical study

Example Sentences

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Do some market research on what people with your title, responsibilities and experience level earn at comparable companies.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Samsung’s market share in China’s consumer electronics sector has significantly declined, according to Chinese state media, citing data from market research firm AVC Revo.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The global prebiotics market is set to increase from $6.95 billion in 2023 to $13.26 billion by 2029, according to market research platform Artizon.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Techniques like digital twins and synthetic data may find niche uses, particularly in market research.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

We like market research because it provides certainty—a score, a prediction; if someone asks us why we made the decision we did, we can point to a number.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell