questionnaire

[ kwes-chuh-nair ]

noun

1. a list of questions, usually printed, submitted for replies that can be analyzed for usable information:

   a questionnaire used in market research.

questionnaire

/ ˌkɛs-; ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛə /

noun

1. a set of questions on a form, submitted to a number of people in order to collect statistical information

Word History and Origins

Origin of questionnaire¹

1895–1900; < French, equivalent to question ( er ) to question + -aire; -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of questionnaire¹

C20: from French, from questionner to ask questions

Example Sentences

The Senate approval process requires nominees to submit financial disclosure forms, fill out a questionnaire - which differs based on the role - and testify before a Senate committee.

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Andrew started reading and listening to podcasts about autism and decided to take the online questionnaire designed by psychologist Prof Simon Baron-Cohen.

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As well as telling her about her DNA profile, it claimed to also inform her about her predisposition to diseases and even injuries, taking into account information she had provided in an accompanying questionnaire.

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"Moving forward, all creators must complete a questionnaire for each experience they want available for users under 13," it said.

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David Enright, whose law firm represents hundreds of Post Office victims, said there is no funding for legal advice at the start, with claimants presented with a "DIY questionnaire".

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