questionnaire
UK: ˌkwestʃəˈneə(r) | US: ˌkwestʃəˈner
n. a written or printed list of questions used to gather information from respondents
n. a research instrument consisting of a series of questions for collecting data
The word "questionnaire" originates from French, where "-aire" is a noun-forming suffix (similar to "-ary" in English). The root "question" comes from Latin "quaestio," meaning "a seeking or inquiry." The term evolved in French to denote a formal set of questions, and English adopted it in the 19th century to describe survey tools. The suffix "-aire" preserves its French influence, emphasizing the structured nature of the inquiry.
The researcher distributed a questionnaire to assess customer satisfaction.
Please complete the questionnaire by the end of the week.
The study used an online questionnaire to collect responses.
The questionnaire included both multiple-choice and open-ended questions.
Analyzing the questionnaire data revealed key trends in consumer behavior.