You had your interview, but the officer didn't make a final decision at the end of it. The case needs more review first.
Many cases are decided within weeks, some take longer, for example while checks finish or a supervisor reviews the file. If the officer asked for more documents, send them by the date you were given.
Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
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Not necessarily. It means the officer didn't approve on the spot. Many cases with this status are approved later, after checks finish or a supervisor reviews the file.
Often within weeks, sometimes months. If the officer asked for more documents at the interview, the decision usually waits for them.
For naturalization it's usually Form N-652, the interview results, which may say a decision can't be made yet. Keep it: it explains what happens next.