questionnaire
gb/kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/ us/kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
B2
English
~ 8500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
written form with questions for people
A form with many questions that people answer so someone can collect information or opinions.
Usage pattern:
a questionnaire about [topic]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"questionary"* instead of **"questionnaire"**. The correct word is **questionnaire**, with a silent final "-re". Another common confusion is between **questionnaire** and **survey**: a *questionnaire* is usually the written list of questions, while a *survey* is the whole study, which may use a questionnaire as a tool. Also note that in American English people often say **fill out a questionnaire**, while in British English **fill in a questionnaire** is more common.
Synonyms
survey form (Stresses the form as part of a survey; very close in meaning, but 'survey' can also include interviews and other methods.)
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form (More general; not all forms are questionnaires, but many questionnaires are a type of form.)
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question sheet (Less common; emphasizes a simple list of questions, often on paper.)
Antonyms
interview (Contrasts a written list of questions (questionnaire) with questions asked in person or by phone (interview).)
Collocations
fill out a questionnaire
|complete a questionnaire
|answer a questionnaire
|online questionnaire
|customer satisfaction questionnaire
|anonymous questionnaire
Themes
research
|business
|education
|communication
Examples
- Please take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire about your experience with our service.
- The researchers used an online questionnaire to collect data from over 2,000 participants.
- Before the appointment, you must complete a medical history questionnaire.
- Students were asked to answer an anonymous questionnaire about campus safety.
- The company sent a customer satisfaction questionnaire after every purchase.
Learner examples
- I filled out a short questionnaire at the doctor’s office.
- They sent me an online questionnaire about my job.
- Please complete this questionnaire before the meeting.
- Each student got a questionnaire with ten questions.
- She used a questionnaire to ask people about their habits.
Grammar
Dictionary form
questionnaire
IPA
GB/kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
US/kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
Syllables & stress
ques - tion - naire (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (naire)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: questionnaire
- Plural: questionnaires
Word family
Forms
questionnaires
noun
Core family
question
noun A1
Related words
questionable
adjective B2
questioner
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unquestionable
adjective
unquestionably
adverb
Expressions
answer a questionnaire
1/ˈænsɚ ə kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
give responses to questionnaire
To give your responses to the questions in a questionnaire.
Examples
- Over 500 people answered the questionnaire about public transport.
- She refused to answer the questionnaire because it asked for personal details.
complete a questionnaire
1/kəmplˈit ə kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
finish answering all questions
To answer all the questions in a questionnaire.
Examples
- Only customers who completed the questionnaire were entered into the prize draw.
- It should take about five minutes to complete the questionnaire.
fill in a questionnaire
1/fˈɪl ˈɪn ə kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
write answers in a questionnaire
To write your answers in the spaces on a questionnaire.
Examples
- Could you fill in this questionnaire while you wait?
- Participants were asked to fill in a short questionnaire after the workshop.
fill out a questionnaire
1/fˈɪl ˈaʊt ə kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
complete a questionnaire form
To write answers to all the questions on a questionnaire.
Examples
- All new employees must fill out a questionnaire about their skills and experience.
- Please fill out the questionnaire and return it to the front desk.
online questionnaire
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
internet-based questionnaire form
A questionnaire that you complete on a website or through email instead of on paper.
Examples
- The company used an online questionnaire to collect feedback after the event.
- Students were invited to fill out an online questionnaire about their study habits.
questionnaire-based study
1/kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ bˈeɪst stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
technical
research that uses questionnaires
A research project that collects most of its information by giving people questionnaires to answer.
Examples
- The researchers carried out a questionnaire-based study of eating habits in teenagers.
- This questionnaire-based study included responses from over 3,000 patients.
respond to a questionnaire
1/ɹɪspˈɑnd tə ə kwˌɛst͡ʃənˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
send back completed questionnaire
To send back your completed answers to a questionnaire.
Examples
- Only 30 percent of households responded to the questionnaire.
- Participants were given two weeks to respond to the online questionnaire.