questionnaire
noun
ques·tion·naire
ˌkwes-chə-ˈner 
ˌkwesh-
1
: a set of questions for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals
2
: a written or printed questionnaire often with spaces for answers
3
: a survey made by the use of a questionnaire
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That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
All candidates, except for Mark Gilstrap, filled out a candidate questionnaire compiled by Piper High School students.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Those polled took part in face-to-face interviews with a structured questionnaire.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The questionnaires are free to read as part of the Observer’s public service mission.
—Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
All candidates, except for Mark Gilstrap, filled out a candidate questionnaire compiled by Piper High School students.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Those polled took part in face-to-face interviews with a structured questionnaire.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The questionnaires are free to read as part of the Observer’s public service mission.
—Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Questionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/questionnaire. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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questionnaire
noun
ques·tion·naire
ˌkwes-chə-ˈna(ə)r
-ˈne(ə)r
: a set of questions to be asked of a number of persons usually in order to gather information (as on opinions)
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