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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Why the process fails in some cases is an open question, one that future investigations could now explore to open new avenues in dementia prediction and treatment. Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Despite those signals, whether or not the catastrophe becomes a wake-up call for Himalayan nations with big infrastructure dreams remains an open question. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 But how any of this is going to play out in the future remains an open question. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 Whether the roadway can handle the influx is an open question. Mark Dee august 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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