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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; -ary

Example Sentences

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Participants completed questionnaires detailing their demographics, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle habits.

From Science Daily

The BMI of patients who have completed online questionnaires or sent photos must also be verified.

From BBC

Dietary habits were measured using food frequency questionnaires.

From Science Daily

The questionnaire measured how often they and their partners intentionally appreciated positive experiences in their relationship.

From Science Daily

The questionnaire written by a team of relationship scientists invites students to rate a series of statements from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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