questionnaire

noun

ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈner How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
ˌkwesh-
1
: a set of questions for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals
2
: a written or printed questionnaire often with spaces for answers
3
: a survey made by the use of a questionnaire

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What To Know Approximately 4,000 agents, analysts and other employees across the FBI received questionnaires on Sunday, with a Monday deadline for completion, according to The Associated Press, citing an anonymous source with access to internal communications at the agency. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 Some 4,000 agents, analysts and other employees are believed to have been sent the questionnaires, said the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal communications. Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 To take part, all Conor has to do is film himself from various angles and fill in a brief questionnaire: What is your name? Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025 Implement Regular Feedback Questionnaires Weekly or bi-weekly feedback questionnaires can help leaders identify areas of strength and support needed, offering valuable insights into employee needs. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for questionnaire 

Word History

Etymology

French, from questionner to question, from Middle French, from question, noun

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of questionnaire was in 1890

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“Questionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/questionnaire. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

questionnaire

noun
ques·​tion·​naire ˌkwes-chə-ˈna(ə)r How to pronounce questionnaire (audio)
-ˈne(ə)r
: a set of questions to be asked of a number of persons usually in order to gather information (as on opinions)
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