questionnaire
Americannoun
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questionnaires
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of questionnaire
1895–1900; < French, equivalent to question ( er ) to question + -aire; see -ary
Explanation
A questionnaire is a form containing a set of questions. After the opening night of your new restaurant, ask your customers to fill out a questionnaire so they can help you know what still needs work. You write a questionnaire to take a snapshot of what a group of people think. They're not opportunities for deep response, but are good for collecting statistics. If you're hosting a big party, distribute a short questionnaire beforehand to find out how many people are coming, and what music they want the dj to play. If you prefer an older version of the word, say you're giving them a questionary.
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By combining the questionnaire responses with the sensor data, the researchers were able to follow changes in loneliness, trust, conflict, social relationships, team cohesion, and perceived performance throughout the mission.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
He said in a written questionnaire that he wasn’t familiar with the specific families or their requests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
If you’re inspired, you can try out our new MarketWatch retirement questionnaire and ask a good, meaty question of your own.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Stop treating coverage as a budget variable that expands in good years and contracts when revenue dips,” Becerra wrote last month in response to an Orange County Register candidate questionnaire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
When they were given a questionnaire later, all the students appeared to be well educated about the dangers of tetanus.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
Customs and Border Protection had sent questionnaires to agents associated with Operation at Large Los Angeles, with more than 1,400 returned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Blood pressure outcomes were self-reported in questionnaires completed from 2010 through 2021.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Heads up to condominium buyers: The homeowner association questionnaires, studies and reviews can prolong the timeline to closing, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
These studies tracked participants for more than 30 years, with regular updates on lifestyle, health history, and exercise habits collected every 2 years through questionnaires.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
Viewers filled out questionnaires and turned a dial marked “very dull,” “dull,” “fair,” “good,” and “very good” as they watched the show, with their responses then translated into a score between 1 and 100.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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