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open-ended

UK
/ˌəʊpənˈɛndɪd/
US
/ˌoʊpənˈɛndɪd/

Translations

open-endedadjective
more open-ended
Comp.
most open-ended
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊpənˈɛndɪd/
US
/ˌoʊpənˈɛndɪd/
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.
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.
Synonyms
indefinite
unrestricted
unbounded
ambiguous
non-specific
Antonyms
closed-ended
open-endadjective

open-ended

UK
/ˌəʊ.pənˈend/
US
/ˌoʊ.pənˈend/
à durée indéterminéeSans limite ou terme fixé; souvent employé pour des périodes, discussions ou engagements.
The committee held an open-end discussion to encourage ongoing input from all members.
Le comité a tenu une discussion à durée indéterminée afin d'encourager les contributions continues de tous les membres.
Additional translations
ouvertSe dit d'un document, d'un contrat ou d'un cadre conçu pour rester flexible et permettre des modifications ultérieures.
Antonyms
closed-end

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.
open-endadjective
Having no fixed limit or predetermined end; capable of being extended or continued indefinitely.
The committee held an open-end discussion to encourage ongoing input from all members.
Designed to allow for future changes, additions, or modifications.
The open-end contract gave both parties flexibility to adjust the terms as needed.
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