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

That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025

All candidates, except for Mark Gilstrap, filled out a candidate questionnaire compiled by Piper High School students. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025

Those polled took part in face-to-face interviews with a structured questionnaire. —Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

The questionnaires are free to read as part of the Observer’s public service mission. —Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 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)