market-led
|mar/ket-led|
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/ˈmɑrkɪt lɛd/
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/ˈmɑːkɪt lɛd/
driven by market
Etymology
Etymology Information
'market-led' originates from the combination of 'market' and 'led', where 'market' refers to a place or system for buying and selling goods, and 'led' is the past participle of 'lead', meaning to guide or direct.
Historical Evolution
'market' from Old North French 'market' and 'led' from Old English 'lædan', eventually forming the modern English term 'market-led'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'guided by the market', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or influenced by market forces or consumer demand.
The company adopted a market-led approach to product development.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 20:52