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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/
The open-ended question allowed for a wide range of responses.
Открытый вопрос позволил получить широкий спектр ответов.
Additional translations
неопределённый
незавершённый
неограниченный
Synonyms
non-specific
unrestricted
indefinite
ambiguous
unbounded
Antonyms
closed-ended
open-endadjective

open-ended

UK
/ˌəʊ.pənˈend/
US
/ˌoʊ.pənˈend/
He prefers open-end questions in interviews.
Он предпочитает открытые вопросы на собеседованиях.
The company offers an open-end investment fund.
Компания предлагает бессрочный инвестиционный фонд.
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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