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

Another juror was asked about his questionnaire answer on drugs. —Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 6 May 2025

Nearly 600 potential jurors filled out questionnaires as the court narrows the pool to 12 jurors and 6 alternates whom the parties feel can fairly and impartially render a verdict, despite the intense media spotlight on the case. —Liam Quinn, People.com, 5 May 2025

Still up in the air are decisions about which expert witnesses will be allowed to testify during the trial, the jury questionnaire, as well as Combs' rejection of an apparent plea deal and other outstanding questions. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 May 2025

The rest of today’s hearing dealt with jury selection questionnaires and procedure, including what will and will not happen in open court. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 May 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

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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)