speculation
noun
spec·u·la·tion
ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
: an act or instance of speculating: such as
a
: assumption of unusual business risk in hopes of obtaining commensurate gain
b
: a transaction involving such speculation
Synonyms
Examples of speculation in a Sentence
He dismissed their theories as mere speculation.
The book is just a lot of idle speculation about the future.
Her speculations leave many questions unanswered.
He lost everything in foolish land speculation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Its Metacritic score currently sits at 61 based on 19 reviews, hardly a strong enough reception to warrant widespread Oscars speculation right now.
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EW.com, 30 May 2024
The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Trooping will take place as previously planned on June 15, steadying speculation amid Princess Kate and King Charles' cancer diagnoses as well as the upcoming general election in the U.K. on July 4.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Toner disputed speculation that she and her colleagues on the board had been frightened by a technological advancement.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Still, the post continued to fuel speculation on social media this week about Spider-Man and his intentions, and those of the caller to police.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
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EW.com, 30 May 2024
The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Trooping will take place as previously planned on June 15, steadying speculation amid Princess Kate and King Charles' cancer diagnoses as well as the upcoming general election in the U.K. on July 4.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Toner disputed speculation that she and her colleagues on the board had been frightened by a technological advancement.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Still, the post continued to fuel speculation on social media this week about Spider-Man and his intentions, and those of the caller to police.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for speculation
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speculation
noun
spec·u·la·tion
ˌspek-yə-ˈlā-shən
1
: thoughts or guesses about something
much speculation about who the new teacher would be
2
: the taking of a big risk in business in hopes of making a big profit
Legal Definition
speculation
noun
spec·u·la·tion
ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən
: an act or instance of speculating: as
a
: assumption of unusual business risk in hopes of obtaining commensurate gain
b
: a transaction involving such speculation
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