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

Before filming began, Han gave the two actors a relationship questionnaire to fill out together, in character. —Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 May 2025

Another closed-door session to discuss jury questionnaires took place into Thursday afternoon. —Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025

The exact length is unknown, but the jury questionnaire had an approximate timeline for those who might be called to serve. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 May 2025

Potential jurors have already been given a lengthy questionnaire about their general knowledge of the case. —Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 5 May 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)