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Definition & Meaning of "open-ended"in English

open-ended
01

describing a question, task, or situation that allows for free, spontaneous, or varied responses instead of fixed ones 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most open-ended
Comparative
more open-ended
gradable
Examples
The survey included open-ended questions to gather detailed opinions. 
02

without fixed limits or restrictions 

03

designed to allow for later additions, changes, or adaptations 

Examples
The policy is open-ended and may be revised next year. 
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