Laddering: meaning, definitions and examples

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laddering

 

[ หˆlรฆdษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business strategy

Laddering is a qualitative research technique used in marketing and consumer behavior studies. It involves conducting in-depth interviews to uncover the underlying values and motivations that drive consumer choices. By exploring these deeper connections, researchers can create a more comprehensive picture of consumer preferences. This method is often employed to understand why consumers prefer certain products or brands over others, revealing not just what they want, but why they want it.

Synonyms

hierarchical structuring, value elicitation.

Examples of usage

  • The team used laddering to understand customer loyalty.
  • Laddering helped reveal the emotional connections consumers had with the brand.
  • Through laddering, the researchers identified key values driving purchasing decisions.
Context #2 | Noun

game development

In the context of game development, laddering refers to the practice of creating a series of increasing challenges or tasks for players. This method helps to engage players by gradually ramping up difficulty, allowing them to build skills and confidence as they progress. Laddering can enhance player experience by providing a rewarding sense of achievement as they overcome each hurdle. It's a common technique in both single-player and multiplayer formats.

Synonyms

challenge escalation, progression system.

Examples of usage

  • The game features a laddering system to keep players engaged.
  • Laddering challenges in the game helped maintain interest.
  • Developers implemented laddering to improve player retention rates.

Translations

Translations of the word "laddering" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคขเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะฑะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drabina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฏใ—ใ”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉchelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escalera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท merdiven

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋‹ค๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพebล™รญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rebrรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขฏๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lestve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stigi

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pillษ™kษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escalera

Etymology

The term 'laddering' comes from the word 'ladder,' which has its roots in the Old English word 'hlรฆder,' meaning a means of ascent. The concept of a ladder is metaphorically applied to various fields, especially in psychology and marketing, to denote a progression or hierarchy in decision-making processes. The laddering technique in marketing was popularized in the late 20th century as researchers sought to better understand consumer behavior. By breaking down the complexity of choices into manageable insights, laddering has become a vital tool in crafting more effective marketing strategies.