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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Since then, the prospect of double jeopardy has remained an open question that’s come up several times during open court proceedings and in filings. Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 While the exact origin of its sluggish spin remains an open question, the black hole's influence clearly extends far beyond its host galaxy. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The open question is who decides how, and on whose experience. Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 But whether climbing can help Syrians rebuild after war is an open question. Adri Salido, Christian Science Monitor, 13 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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