Definitions
- Referring to a list of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people. - Describing a survey or poll that is conducted to collect data or feedback. - Talking about a document that contains a set of questions to be answered by the respondent.
- Referring to a set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people. - Describing a survey or poll that is conducted to collect data or feedback. - Talking about a document that contains a set of questions to be answered by the respondent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a set of questions used to gather information or opinions.
- 2Both words can be used as a noun or an adjective.
- 3Both words are commonly used in surveys and polls.
- 4Both words are spelled similarly and have similar meanings.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Questionary is less common than questionnaire and is not widely used in modern English.
- 2Formality: Questionnaire is more formal than questionary and is commonly used in academic and professional settings.
- 3Connotation: Questionnaire is a more neutral term, while questionary may have a slightly negative connotation due to its outdated usage.
Remember this!
Questionary and questionnaire are synonyms that refer to a set of questions used to gather information or opinions. However, questionnaire is the more commonly used and accepted term in modern English, while questionary is an older and less common term that may have a slightly negative connotation due to its outdated usage.
