questionnaire

noun

ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈner How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
ˌkwesh-
Synonyms of questionnairenext
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

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The study used a Bod Pod to analyze body composition, an estradiol spit test, cognitive assessments, a weekly mood and sleep questionnaire, and an isokinetic dynamometer to measure muscle strength. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Staff are often volunteers who may or may not have medical training, and some wear scrubs or white coats and have clients fill out medical questionnaires. Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 24 June 2026 Although staff planned to recommend the top three candidates, only three people applied, and all advanced to public interviews after submitting questionnaires and resumes. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Researchers used body composition scans, estradiol spit tests, cognitive assessments, weekly mood and sleep questionnaires and muscle strength testing. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for questionnaire

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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“Questionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/questionnaire. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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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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