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

Instead, the researchers relied only on studies that used medical records or questionnaires administered or reviewed by a health care provider. —Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026

Creators are also required to complete a short brand questionnaire with each submission. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. —Janay Reece, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026

After the questionnaire, the study volunteers recorded nightly reports on their smartphone use and overall daily moods. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 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)