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

To be able to measure changes in behaviour over the three-month period, students and teachers in the control group and the nature-intervention group were asked to fill out short questionnaires.

From Science Daily

They used focus groups and open-ended questionnaires to gather rich, detailed data about consumer experiences with cash and cashless payment methods.

From Science Daily

For the research, the team administered questionnaires to 147 men and women who had responded to newspaper ads after identifying suspicious lesions on their skin.

From Science Daily

A medical questionnaire must be offered but can be denied.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

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