open-ended
adjective
open-end·ed
ˌō-pən-ˈen-dəd 
: not rigorously fixed: such as
a
: adaptable to the developing needs of a situation
b
: permitting or designed to permit spontaneous and unguided responses
open-endedness
noun
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In Gallup’s open-ended question, 2% in March volunteered taxes as the country’s most important problem.
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Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The open-ended question yielded a range of responses: 10 percent pointed to Ocasio-Cortez, 9 percent said former Vice President Kamala Harris, 8 percent said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and 6 percent said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.).
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
The Sims uniquely tapped into open-ended gameplay, custom characterization, and social simulations in ways previous sandbox games never had.
—Melanie Curry, Refinery29, 28 Mar. 2025
With analysis breakdowns of the offensive and defensive depth charts in the can, The Observer can now take a look at some notable holes in the special teams unit, including an open-ended slot at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The open-ended question yielded a range of responses: 10 percent pointed to Ocasio-Cortez, 9 percent said former Vice President Kamala Harris, 8 percent said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and 6 percent said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.).
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
The Sims uniquely tapped into open-ended gameplay, custom characterization, and social simulations in ways previous sandbox games never had.
—Melanie Curry, Refinery29, 28 Mar. 2025
With analysis breakdowns of the offensive and defensive depth charts in the can, The Observer can now take a look at some notable holes in the special teams unit, including an open-ended slot at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-ended. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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