questionnaire
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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.
Vocabulary lists containing questionnaire
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Example Sentences
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“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
Results from the 2025 survey, external showed 1,400 people completed the questionnaire, a response rate of 35% of the more than 4,000 households selected.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Customers then have to complete an eligibility questionnaire to confirm their eligibility to buy the stock.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Researchers measured blood levels of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12, then evaluated participants' fatigue and motivation using the Chalder Fatigue Scale questionnaire and a Visual Analog Scale.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
He has me fill out a questionnaire that seems more than pointless.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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