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

The administration also instituted a political loyalty questionnaire for new federal hires in 2025. —Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 3 June 2026

Below, Hooper answers Vogue’s model questionnaire—and shares her discovery story, her favorite assignment to date, and what’s currently in her closet. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 June 2026

On Tuesday, the judge and lawyers will review questionnaires, WFAA reported. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026

Jurors were then given a three-page questionnaire to fill out, which will be reviewed by both the prosecution and defense. —Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 June 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)