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 243 who made the cut filled out an 18-page questionnaire, which attorneys used Tuesday as the basis for their examination. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026

At several points throughout the follow-up period, all participants completed questionnaires that tested memory, attention, executive function and visuospatial skills. —Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026

Among this group, 802 cancer survivors provided dietary information via a questionnaire from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), according to the press release. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Over 5,800 adults completed a 30-item questionnaire about depressive symptoms in the late 1990s, when all participants were dementia-free. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 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)