trade study

noun

A review of existing solutions or proposed solutions, within the same area of concern, interest, industry, or trade, which helps make a decision on how best to solve a technical problem.

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Meanings

nountrade study (plural trade studies)

plural trade studies

  1. A review of existing solutions or proposed solutions, within the same area of concern, interest, industry, or trade, which helps make a decision on how best to solve a technical problem.
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