What does open-ended mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. open-endedadjective

    without fixed limits or restrictions

    "an open-ended discussion"

  2. open-endedadjective

    allowing for a spontaneous response

    "an open-ended question"

  3. open-endedadjective

    allowing for future changes or revisions

    "open-ended agreements"

Wiktionary

  1. open-endedadjective

    unrestricted by definite limits

    There will be an open-ended discussion.

  2. open-endedadjective

    adaptable to change

    The topic is definitions, but is open-ended really.

ChatGPT

  1. open-ended

    Open-ended generally refers to something that is not restricted, limited, or confined to specific outcomes; it can have multiple or various conclusions, answers, or potential solutions. It is often used to describe questions, problems, discussions, or inquiries that invite creative, critical, or expansive thinking.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of open-ended in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of open-ended in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of open-ended in a Sentence

  1. Ken Russell:

    The meetings shouldn't have happened in the first place, an open-ended discussion on what should be a carefully investigated accusation can only put the city at exposure.

  2. Rebecca Puhl:

    When we asked open-ended questions about people's experiences of weight stigma from family members, it was often really harsh criticism, teasing, making fun of them, those ranged from calling them fat or' thunder thighs' to making statements that they will never find anyone to date them because of their weight -- really disparaging comments that have a long-term impact.

  3. Alex Trebek:

    Because of the cancer diagnosis, it's no longer an open-ended life ; it's a closed ended life because of the terrible survival rates of pancreatic cancer, because of that, and something else that is operating here, people all over America and abroad have decided they want to let me know now, while I'm alive, about the impact that I've been having on their existence.

  4. Whoopi Goldberg:

    I always thought that rape cases were open-ended, what we have learned is, there's no recourse for these women except what they're doing.

  5. Mickey Mehta:

    Participate in the process of change without compromising on your individuality. Then let mother nature decide, as nature never takes sides but restores balance. Be open ended respecting all individuals, regarding all perspective and MickeyMize life. Share this to promote a healthy and a democratic way of living. Welcome the change!


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