questionnaire

noun

ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈner How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
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

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Study authors analyzed data totaling over 150,000 people who answered questionnaires about lifestyle factors and disease outcomes, including questions about their intake of plain and flavored yogurt, as well as other dairy products. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 You will likely be asked to complete a questionnaire to assess the quality of your sleep after each nap. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 Games and questionnaires track mental wellness symptoms, from dementia to depression. Caroline Nickerson, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025 Clayton said the request was made through a questionnaire only and no consultation with the girl. Sara Cline and Geoff Mulvihill The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for questionnaire 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of questionnaire was in 1890

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“Questionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/questionnaire. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

questionnaire

noun
ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈna(ə)r How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
-ˈne(ə)r
: a set of questions to be asked of a number of persons usually in order to gather information (as on opinions)
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