questionnaire

American  

[kwes-chuh-nair] / ˌkwɛs tʃəˈnɛər /

noun

1. 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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questionnaire British  

/ ˌkɛs-, ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of questionnaire

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

Example Sentences

He said the process involved detailed questionnaires, a full video assessment and background information from his mother about his childhood, and did not appear to be "slap-dash".

From BBC

By spending just a few minutes each month on the secure platform etude-nutrinet-sante.fr to complete questionnaires on diet, physical activity, and health, participants are helping build knowledge toward healthier and more sustainable eating habits.

From Science Daily

Each participant completed three questionnaires on sociodemographic information and on symptoms related to anxiety and insomnia.

From Science Daily

They discovered that AVI generated by the AI model aligned with established stress questionnaires, with circulating cortisol levels and with future adverse cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily

For our questionnaire, GPs answered several questions and were invited to leave anonymous comments.

From BBC

Related Words

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