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open ended

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open-endedadjective

open ended

more open-ended
Comp.
most open-ended
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊpənˈɛndɪd/
US
/ˌoʊpənˈɛndɪd/
ouvertSe dit d’un projet, d’un plan ou d’une situation sans limite fixée, laissant place à l’évolution.
The project was open-ended, allowing the team to explore various solutions.
Le projet était ouvert, ce qui permettait à l’équipe d’explorer diverses solutions.
à réponse ouverteSe dit d’une question ou d’un énoncé appelant des réponses libres et non limitées.
The teacher asked an open-ended question to stimulate discussion among the students.
Le professeur a posé une question à réponse ouverte pour stimuler la discussion entre les élèves.
à capital variableEmploi financier : se dit d’un fonds dont le capital peut varier et dont les parts peuvent être émises ou rachetées à tout moment.
Investors preferred the open-ended fund because they could withdraw their money whenever they wished.
Les investisseurs préféraient le fonds à capital variable, car ils pouvaient retirer leur argent quand ils le souhaitaient.
Synonyms
non-specific
indefinite
unrestricted
unbounded
ambiguous
Antonyms
closed-ended

Definitions

open-endedadjective
Having no determined limit or boundary; allowing for or adaptable to change.
The project was open-ended, allowing the team to explore various solutions.
Not having a fixed answer or outcome; designed to encourage a range of responses or interpretations.
The teacher asked an open-ended question to stimulate discussion among the students.
Of an investment fund or company, having variable capital and allowing shares to be issued or redeemed at any time.
Investors preferred the open-ended fund because they could withdraw their money whenever they wished.
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