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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Each resolves or makes substantial progress on a major open question in mathematics or theoretical computer science, the company says. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026 Whether Saks can recover its former stature—and luxury shoppers’ affection—is an open question. — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026 How many companies will make the move given the concerns laid out in the comments, however, remains an open question. — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 What exactly went wrong in Pike’s case may remain an open question due tolaws shielding information about executions from the public. — Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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