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

Costa and her colleagues examined the answers of 200 adult participants who filled out a questionnaire that was specifically designed to measure psychopathic traits. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026

In practice, that bridge looks like a long questionnaire covering cycle details, digestion, sleep, stress, and tongue appearance; a personalized liquid herbal tincture; and optional ongoing coaching. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Responding to a questionnaire, Liriano said he should be elected for his unique combination of healthcare leadership, business experience, and community service. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

On Tuesday, Justice Gregory Carro ordered the parties to team up on crafting a jury questionnaire — a task that could prove challenging given the case’s notoriety. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 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

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

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)