Questionnaire

Definition

A questionnaire is a written or printed survey consisting of a series of questions designed to gather information from respondents.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛər/
• Respelling: kwes-chuh-NAIR (with "kwes" as in "quest," "chuh" as a soft "ch" as in "chum," and "NAIR" as in "air" with an 'n' at the beginning)

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛə/
• Respelling: kwes-chuh-NAIR (similar to American English, with "kwes" as in "quest," "chuh" as a soft "ch" as in "chum," and "NAIR" as in the British pronunciation of "air" with an 'n' at the beginning)

In both dialects, "questionnaire" is pronounced with the primary stress on the final part, "NAIR." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating each part of the word with emphasis on the ending.

Etymology

The word "questionnaire" originates from the French word "questionnaire", from "questionner" meaning "to question". It was first used in English in the early 20th century.

Derivatives

• Question
• Questioningly
• Questioner
• Unquestioned
• Questionable

Synonyms

• Survey
• Poll
• Inquiry form

Antonyms

• Answer sheet
• Response
• Reply

Usage

"Questionnaire" is frequently used in the fields of marketing, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines to gather data from a specific group of people about their beliefs, behaviors, or perceptions. It's a versatile tool and can be used both in paper format or digitally, such as online surveys.

Related Terms

• Surveyor
• Respondent
• Feedback

Detailed Definition

Noun

• A set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey or statistical study.
• Example: The company sent out a questionnaire to its customers to get feedback on its new product.

• A form containing a set of questions, especially one addressed to a statistically significant number of subjects as a way of gathering information for a study.
• Example: The participants were asked to complete a questionnaire about their daily habits and routines.