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
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.
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The latter model is being built on speculation (without an owner), showcasing the brand’s pre-established strength in the market.
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Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The anticipation surrounding the WrestleMania 41 main event, a Triple Threat match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship featuring CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins, has intensified with speculation regarding the role of the ever-scheming Paul Heyman.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But such speculation is an inevitable by-product of success.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet, with only a few days before the 89th Masters, Xander Schauffele is almost anonymous in pre-tournament speculation.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The anticipation surrounding the WrestleMania 41 main event, a Triple Threat match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship featuring CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins, has intensified with speculation regarding the role of the ever-scheming Paul Heyman.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But such speculation is an inevitable by-product of success.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet, with only a few days before the 89th Masters, Xander Schauffele is almost anonymous in pre-tournament speculation.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speculation
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“Speculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speculation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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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
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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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