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open–ended
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open–ended
(adjective)
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open–ended
/ˌoʊpən
ˈ
ɛndəd/
adjective
open–ended
/ˌoʊpən
ˈ
ɛndəd/
adjective
Learner's definition of OPEN–ENDED
1
:
able to change
:
not ending in a certain way or on a certain date
“Our military presence in the region,” he said, “should not be
open-ended
.”
open-ended
plans
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:
allowing people to talk in a way that is not planned or controlled
an
open-ended
conversation/discussion
You have to ask
open-ended questions
if you don't want people to answer simply “yes” or “no.”
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