open-ended
Americanadjective
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not having fixed limits; unrestricted; broad.
an open-ended discussion.
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allowing for future changes, revisions, or additions.
open-ended agreements.
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having no fixed answer.
an open-ended question.
adjective
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without definite limits, as of duration or amount
an open-ended contract
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denoting a question, esp one on a questionnaire, that cannot be answered "yes", "no", or "don't know"
Other Word Forms
- open-endedness noun
Etymology
Origin of open-ended
Example Sentences
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But the timeline for completing those objectives is open-ended.
From Barron's
Investors can only buy or sell an open-ended mutual fund’s shares at the market close.
From MarketWatch
For men, service is open-ended and applies to those aged 25-65.
From BBC
A traditional open-ended mutual fund’s share price is calculated once a day at the market close.
From MarketWatch
For a traditional open-ended mutual fund, such as this one, a booked gain is distributed to its shareholders.
From MarketWatch
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