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focus group

noun

: a small group of people whose opinions about something (such as a politician or a new product) are studied to learn the opinions that can be expected from a larger group

Full Definition of FOCUS GROUP

:  a small group of people whose response to something (as a new product or a politician's image) is studied to determine the response that can be expected from a larger population
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First Known Use of FOCUS GROUP

1985

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