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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.
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; 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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Peterson has another separate claim in court alleging juror misconduct in his murder trial, arguing that a juror provided false answers in a questionnaire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

One adviser told our undercover reporter they would issue a sample questionnaire to show recent questions that other applicants had been asked in order to help them prepare.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Warsh’s paperwork, including his financial disclosures and committee questionnaire, has been submitted to the banking panel, clearing a large procedural hurdle.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Other options underscored how slanted the questionnaire were: “trophy wife/rich partner, never working,” “ultra-successful, independent, famous —even if single” and “partnered, childfree, building a creative career, traveling together.”

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

And if I become a rich and famous questioner, does that make me a questionnaire?

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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