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speculation

[ spek-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the contemplation or consideration of some subject:

    to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.

  2. a single instance or process of consideration.
  3. a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation:

    These speculations are impossible to verify.

    Synonyms: hypothesis, theory, view, supposition

  4. conjectural consideration of a matter; conjecture or surmise:

    a report based on speculation rather than facts.

  5. 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.
  6. a speculative commercial venture or undertaking.


speculation

/ ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of speculating
  2. a supposition, theory, or opinion arrived at through speculating
  3. investment involving high risk but also the possibility of high profits


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Other Words From

  • anti·specu·lation noun adjective
  • nonspec·u·lation noun
  • over·specu·lation noun
  • prespec·u·lation noun
  • semi·specu·lation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of speculation1

1325–75; Middle English speculacioun < Late Latin speculātiōn- (stem of speculātiō ) exploration, observation. See speculate, -ion

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Example Sentences

There has been much speculation that Hong Kong might lose out to Singapore, Tokyo, or Seoul.

From Fortune

The nature of such singularity has given rise to wild speculations, including the notion that they represent the emergence of even more exotic objects, or even portals to other universes.

At London-based Brevan Howard, one of the industry’s best-known firms, assets collapsed from about $40 billion in 2013 to $6 billion, prompting speculation it could return money to investors.

From Ozy

Morrison pointed out that he had established “No jab, no play” while speaking to 3AW earlier on Wednesday, raising speculation that the government might introduce similar measures to encourage uptake of the coronavirus vaccine.

From Fortune

“We haven’t announced anything and we don’t comment on speculation,” the company told Fortune Tuesday.

From Fortune

Speculation raged that Duke agreed not to run as part of the deal, though it was never proven.

Her new comments will only add to ongoing speculation that the Yorks plan, one day, to remarry.

The speculation that the next Bond might be black has Rushbo all hot and bothered.

That plane still has not been found, sparking much speculation and many conspiracy theories.

Internet chatter rose to a deafening roar as speculation began about what—plastic surgery?

Cheap as they are, they are a poorer speculation than even corner lots in a lithographic city of Nebraska or Oregon.

"Granted; as many as you like," he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation.

So after some weeks of speculation, he bought himself a tablet, some pencils and took up the art of writing.

This is, of course, possible, but it cannot be more than speculation; the final Dunciad does show evidence of hasty revision.

I could not adroitly turn the old man's wandering speculation into a general laugh as Weston would have done.

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