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 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, 17 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

Subjects completed symptom questionnaires before and after each trial, and reading speed and accuracy were tracked throughout. —Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026

Everyone who submits a questionnaire receives a prize. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 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)