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

All require a clinician to establish a relationship with a patient before prescribing, which can happen via a real-time video or phone call, a previous in-person meeting or through a less immediate method, like a questionnaire. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Start with a strengths survey The VIA Character Strengths Survey is a free online questionnaire developed by researchers in positive psychology, the scientific study of what helps people flourish. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

The process may begin with a questionnaire covering the patient’s health history, current medications, existing conditions, and their treatment goals. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Over an average follow-up period of about 19 years, participants periodically checked in to report on their health and diet, in the latter case via food frequency questionnaires. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Oct. 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)