questionnaire
[kwes-chuh-nair]
- a list of questions, usually printed, submitted for replies that can be analyzed for usable information: a questionnaire used in market research.
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Contemporary Examples
A questionnaire was sent to parishes across the world to develop the agenda.
A Tikker wearer simply fills out a questionnaire to get the death clock started.
If you don't botch the questionnaire, you are summoned for a one-on-one interview with Pierre.
Flipping through the rest of the pile I came upon a questionnaire entitled “CONTACT Personality Preference Inventory.”
Stacy also did not address the conflict that response presents with Angle's response on a questionnaire.
Historical Examples
Before she could issue a questionnaire he was out in the bug.
Free AirSinclair Lewis
No attempt was made to fill out a questionnaire from these interviews.
New Homes for OldSophonisba Preston Breckinridge
Inquiries by questionnaire have one defect which has often been noted.
Mentally Defective ChildrenAlfred Binet
A questionnaire on such a point might be useful; but difficult to arrange without giving suggestion or exciting bias.
The Origin of Man and of his SuperstitionsCarveth Read
The report and questionnaire is printed in connection with the minutes of the Executive Board.
questionnaire
- a set of questions on a form, submitted to a number of people in order to collect statistical information
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Word Origin
C20: from French, from questionner to ask questions
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