open question
noun
: a matter or problem that is being discussed but to which the answer is not yet known
Whether voters will support him remains an open question.
Examples of open question in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Whether prediction markets ultimately gain wider acceptance as a financial tool—or remain treated as a form of regulated betting—remains an open question.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Whether he could actually get done is an open question given his limited influence on these matters.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether this effort expands into broader limits on plastic production remains an open question.
—Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether such systems can compete with the massive scale of existing social media giants remains an open question.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for open question
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Whether he could actually get done is an open question given his limited influence on these matters.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether this effort expands into broader limits on plastic production remains an open question.
—Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether such systems can compete with the massive scale of existing social media giants remains an open question.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for open question
Cite this Entry
“Open question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20question. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
