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 questionnaire is part of the National Center for Education Statistics’ nationwide math and reading testing for 9- and 13-year-olds. —Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 10 June 2026

The contractor failed to administer skin tests to screen detainees for tuberculosis, relying on a questionnaire instead, the report said. —Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 9 June 2026

In a preemptive effort to remedy the situation, Bills said the council had compiled all correspondence and questionnaires for the candidates and will be releasing it to the public. —Noah Daly june 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2026

For both groups – those with visits before and after the update – parents completed questionnaires and infants were tested for egg allergy. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 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)