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Nielsen
Nielsen (name) means a Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels". Example: “The Nielsen ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme.”
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A Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels".
"The Nielsen ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme."
"Now, Nielsen is sending all hotel employees through EI training to help them become more open and confident, understand their own limitations and fears, and to boost their self-worth and comfort in dealing with other people."
— Susanne Gargiulo, Emotional intelligence in the workplace (2011)
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Word forms
- Plural
- Nielsens
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The _____ ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme.
Etymology
Borrowed from Danish and Norwegian Nielsen; it shares its roots with the English surname Nicholson.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Nielsen” mean?
The word “Nielsen” means a Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels".
How do you use “Nielsen” in a sentence?
Here is “Nielsen” used in a sentence: “The Nielsen ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme.”
What part of speech is “Nielsen”?
“Nielsen” is a name.
Where does the word “Nielsen” come from?
The word “Nielsen” comes from Norwegian. Borrowed from Danish and Norwegian Nielsen; it shares its roots with the English surname Nicholson.
Is “Nielsen” a common word?
“Nielsen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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