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

This questionnaire takes your email address, then asks questions about your weight, height, exercise levels, and weight loss goals. —Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Researchers assumed these questionnaires measured a person's willpower — the ability to resist temptations in front of you. —Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026

Your doctor may also ask you to monitor your symptoms every day for a set period of time by filling out questionnaires like the Urticaria Activity Score. —Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Mar. 2026

The online questionnaire was offered in both Spanish and English and took place September 12 to October 5. —Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026

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)