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speculation
[ spek-yuh-ley-shuhn ]
noun
- the contemplation or consideration of some subject:
to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.
- a single instance or process of consideration.
- a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation:
These speculations are impossible to verify.
Synonyms: , , ,
- conjectural consideration of a matter; conjecture or surmise:
a report based on speculation rather than facts.
- engagement in business transactions involving considerable risk but offering the chance of large gains, especially trading in commodities, stocks, etc., in the hope of profit from changes in the market price.
- a speculative commercial venture or undertaking.
speculation
/ ˌɛʊˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act or an instance of speculating
- a supposition, theory, or opinion arrived at through speculating
- investment involving high risk but also the possibility of high profits
Other Word Forms
- t·u·tDz noun adjective
- ԴDzȴ··tDz noun
- v·u·tDz noun
- ȴ··tDz noun
- i·u·tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of speculation1
Example Sentences
Yet this isn't the time for celebration either - that will have to wait until after the funeral, when the conclave will spark the usual frenzy of excitement, intrigue and inevitable speculation.
That’s layering speculation on speculation, as it’s hard enough to predict which player is going where, let alone forecasting trades.
However, it is understood he has no interest in being part of a swap deal - after recent speculation around United's interest in Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze.
The talks come amid growing speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its invasion along current front lines in return for significant concessions.
There is already much speculation about whom the cardinals will select and whether that new pope will continue Francis’ pastoral priorities of concern for the poor and reform of the Vatican bureaucracy.
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