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

Submitting a bid, Becher said, involved filling out a long questionnaire and clarifying any questions that the league may have. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 May 2026

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram sent candidate questionnaires to everyone on Tarrant County ballots. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026

Compliance teams sent questionnaires. —Jagmeet Lamba, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

The candidates who answered our questionnaire from news reporters and editors have differing opinions on how to tackle homelessness in LA County. —Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 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)