questionnaire

noun

ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈner How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
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 Arlington School District, Trustee Place 2 Kendall Orr Did not respond to candidate questionnaire. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024 Professional backgrounds had been discussed openly since jury selection began, as candidates read answers to a lengthy biographical questionnaire and also spoke about their jobs through voir dire questioning by the prosecution and defense. Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2024 Avira also has not responded to the Center for Democracy and Technology's VPN questionnaire but has provided me with much of the same information. PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024 During the study, the participants completed questionnaires about their diet, eating habits, physical activity, and quality of life. Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Apr. 2024 In one study, 429 individuals aged 18 to 70 were given questionnaires that analyzed the quality of their sleep. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 Indeed, patients with chronic sinusitis reported more cognitive dysfunction on the questionnaire and showed at least some impairment on the tests as compared with the healthy controls. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024 The attorneys will review their responses to lengthy questionnaires before interviewing many of them individually in court, with the goal of reaching consensus on who should be selected. Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024 During Monday's session, potential jurors were asked about their answers to a lengthy questionnaire, and lawyers probed their knowledge about the case and their ability to serve on the panel and deliver an impartial verdict. Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of questionnaire was in 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Questionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/questionnaire. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

questionnaire

noun
ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈna(ə)r How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
-ˈne(ə)r
: a set of questions to be asked of a number of persons usually in order to gather information (as on opinions)
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