focusgroup

noun
UK /ˈfəʊkəs ɡruːp/
US /ˈfoʊkəs ɡruːp/

A small group of people who talk together to help someone learn what others think.

The toy company asked a focus group of kids what they liked about the new game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A research meeting where people share their ideas about a product or idea.

The focus group met for an hour to talk about the new cereal.

3. A small set of people chosen to give their thoughts on a topic.

Our teacher made a focus group to decide on the class trip.

4. A way to gather opinions by talking with several people at once.

They used a focus group to find out what families want in the park.