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

The OurCalling team took down his name and other basic information as part of a questionnaire. —Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026

There is an adoption questionnaire and agreement on the organization's website that asks for more information about the adopter, their type of residence and other family members and pets in the house. —Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026

The process begins with a detailed screening questionnaire that covers your goals, medical history, and family risk factors. —Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026

In a Star-Telegram questionnaire returned ahead of the runoff, Rehmet said his policy priorities include fully funding public schools, helping Texans earn a living wage and addressing affordability issues like property taxes, home and rent costs, health insurance rates and the cost of groceries. —Eleanor Dearman updated January 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 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

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)