questionnaire

noun

ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈner How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
ˌkwesh-
1
: a set of questions for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals
2
: a written or printed questionnaire often with spaces for answers
3
: a survey made by the use of a questionnaire

Examples of questionnaire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Both candidates were sent questionnaires and in their own words, detailed their plans on various issues, from artificial intelligence to the state’s minimum wage and from the state budget to bond measures. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 23 Oct. 2024 In a copy of the questionnaire shared with CNN, the top of the form is written in Russian whilst the various size options are written in Korean. Isaac Yee, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024 IndyStar sent questionnaires to the candidates asking about their views on vocational training, retaining teachers and Moms for Liberty, among others. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024 The author fills out a questionnaire to help the designers get a sense of the author’s thoughts throughout the writing process. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for questionnaire 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'questionnaire.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

French, from questionner to question, from Middle French, from question, noun

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of questionnaire was in 1890

Dictionary Entries Near questionnaire

Cite this Entry

“Questionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/questionnaire. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

questionnaire

noun
ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈna(ə)r How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
-ˈne(ə)r
: a set of questions to be asked of a number of persons usually in order to gather information (as on opinions)
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!