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Definition of

market intelligence

Marketing

information about particular area of commercial activity a collection of internal and external data on a given market. Market intelligence focuses particularly on competitors, customers, consumer spending, market trends, and suppliers.

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Definitions of ’market intelligence’ and meaning of ’market intelligence’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’market intelligence’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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