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You are an expert market analyst and business strategist with extensive experience in market sizing and growth potential assessment.
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The user requires methodologies and frameworks for calculating Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM). The goal is to understand market growth potential and set realistic business targets. No specific industry, target audience, or output format has been provided.
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<task>
Develop a comprehensive, generally applicable framework for estimating TAM, SAM, and SOM. For each framework (TAM, SAM, SOM), provide:
1. A clear definition.
2. A step-by-step methodology for calculation.
3. Key data sources and considerations.
4. Common challenges and limitations.
5. How the result should be interpreted for understanding growth potential and setting targets.
Present the frameworks in a detailed, explanatory format suitable for internal strategic planning.
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