questionnaire

noun

ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈner 

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

Jury selection was delayed as jurors filled out lengthy questionnaires, the Sun-Times reported. —Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025

After the information indicates the state could argue the person hasn’t really moved, a lengthy questionnaire is sent to the individual. —Bob Carlson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

Collins cited the recent resignations at the Justice Department and a questionnaire sent to FBI employees about their involvement in cases about the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. —Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025

At the end of the week, their carers were tasked with completing a behavior questionnaire to rate dogs in 21 different aspects of canine behavior including confidence, friendliness toward dogs, friendliness toward people, attention-seeking and fear. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for questionnaire

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Kids Definition

questionnaire

noun

ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈna(ə)r 

-ˈne(ə)r

: a set of questions to be asked of a number of persons usually in order to gather information (as on opinions)