marketing research

noun

: research into the means of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service

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According to the Harris Poll, a marketing research firm, 43% of Americans would prefer a pet to a child. Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 Also, for the first time the marketing research firm saw a notable increase in the need for both savings and quality. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Jan. 2026 Also, for the first time the marketing research firm saw a notable increase in the need for both savings and quality. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026 Ford's legal, accounting, marketing research, and administration teams were located in the Glass House. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marketing research

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First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marketing research was in 1915

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“Marketing research.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marketing%20research. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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