Definition

A document that has a list of questions designed to collect information from people, often used in surveys.

Example

The researchers distributed a questionnaire to gather opinions on the new product.

Conversation

Have you filled out that questionnaire for the school project yet?

Not yet, I keep forgetting about it!

You should do it soon; it's important for our grade.

Yeah, you're right. I'll try to get it done this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Questionnaire → It is formed from "question" (from Latin *quaestio*, meaning inquiry or a seeking) and the suffix "-naire" (from French, meaning relating to or connected with). The word "questionnaire" refers to a document that is related to inquiries or questions posed to gather information.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'question' as an inquiry and '-naire' as something that relates to it — a questionnaire is a tool for gathering inquiries.

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