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

This is the climb up the mountain; there are more than 100 questions, all with a spectrum of answers, almost like a focus group questionnaire. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

The scientists specifically looked at data from a questionnaire on food preferences, and compared that with genetic data. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026

Of course, completing a supplemental questionnaire can also be a lot of work. — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026

Asthma control was determined from responses to a standard questionnaire that asked about specific asthma symptoms, activity limitations and use of rescue medication such as fast-acting inhalers. — Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 July 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

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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)