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.

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Phil Solis, who leads IDC's research on client processors, said power consumption may be the biggest open question. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 July 2026 The only open question is whether anyone in the room noticed. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Whether that quiet slipping is directly triggered by the movement of magma, however, has remained an open question. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 Impact on Oregon physicians Back in Oregon, the open question is about how the law may impact the physician practice market. Alex Olgin, NPR, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for open question

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“Open question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20question. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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