mindshare

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noun

The share (portion) of one's mind or headspace that has been garnered by a concept; the amount of attention or awareness that a concept gets in one's mind, especially in competition with the many other potential objects of attention, given the limits and opportunity cost of one's attention.

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Meanings

nounmindshare (usually uncountable, plural mindshares)

plural mindshares · alternative mind share

  1. uncountableusuallyThe share (portion) of one's mind or headspace that has been garnered by a concept; the amount of attention or awareness that a concept gets in one's mind, especially in competition with the many other potential objects of attention, given the limits and opportunity cost of one's attention.
    1. oftenuncountableusuallymost especiallyA consumer's awareness of a particular brand or product compared to that of its rivals.

Origin

From mind + share.

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APA

mindshare. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mindshare

MLA

“mindshare.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mindshare. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mindshare,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mindshare.

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