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market dominance

/ˈmɑːrkɪt dəˈmɪnəns/
noun phrase★Intermediate
💼Business
formal

A situation where one company or product controls a large portion of a market, making it difficult for competitors to enter or succeed.

Google's market dominance in search engines has led to regulatory scrutiny.

Google's strong control over the search engine market has attracted government attention.

Amazon's market dominance in e-commerce has reshaped the retail industry.

Amazon's control over the online shopping market has changed how retail works.

💡

Market dominance can be measured by market share, revenue, or customer loyalty.

Collocations

achieve market dominanceto gain control over a marketlose market dominanceto lose control over a marketmaintain market dominanceto keep control over a market

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

monopolyphrase
exclusive control over a market
oligopolyphrase
control over a market by a few large companies

💡Pro Tip

Understanding Market Dominance

Market dominance is not always illegal, but it can be scrutinized if it harms competition or consumers.

⚡Gold Rule

Regulatory Scrutiny

Companies with market dominance may face antitrust investigations to ensure fair competition.

📖Word Origin

The term combines 'market' (a place or system for buying and selling) and 'dominance' (control or power over something).

📝Usage Notes

Market dominance is often discussed in business, economics, and antitrust law. It can lead to regulatory actions if it is seen as harmful to competition.

Word Breakdown

market
a system for buying and selling goods or services
root
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dominance
control or power over something
root
English Dictionary

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