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Definition of

market research

Marketing

investigation of commercial activity research conducted to assess the size and nature of a market

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

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