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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Whether that’s an ominous sign for the Republican Party in the midterm elections is an open question. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Timing, however, remains an open question, with other Barbie projects also in the works. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026 Whether ClickUp meets the timeline Agarwal has in mind remains an open question. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Sam Rockwell, who won supporting actor for his last McDonagh outing, is back in that conversation, with the open question of whether Steve Buscemi joins him. Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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