speculation

spec·u·la·tion  (spky-lshn)

n.

1.

a. Contemplation or consideration of a subject; meditation.

b. A conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by conjecture.

c. Reasoning based on inconclusive evidence; conjecture or supposition.

2.

a. Engagement in risky business transactions on the chance of quick or considerable profit.

b. A commercial or financial transaction involving speculation.

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speculation

1. the contemplation or consideration of some subject.
2. an instance of such activity.
3. a conclusion or opinion reached by such activity.
4. a conjecture or surmise; a guess. — speculator, n. — speculative, adj.

See also: Thinking

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	speculation - a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence guess, supposition, surmisal, surmise, conjecture, hypothesis opinion, view - a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof; "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page" divination - successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
	2.	speculation - a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture" conjecture hypothesis, theory, possibility - a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
	3.	speculation - an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it" venture investment funds, investment - money that is invested with an expectation of profit gamble - money that is risked for possible monetary gain smart money - money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information) pyramid - (stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases
	4.	speculation - continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge" meditation musing, reflection, rumination, thoughtfulness, contemplation, reflexion - a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

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speculation

noun 1. theory, opinion, hypothesis, conjecture, guess, consideration, deliberation, contemplation, surmise, guesswork, supposition

noun 2. gamble, risk, gambling, hazard

Translations

speculation [spɛkjuˈleɪʃən] n → especulación f

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speculation [spɛkjuˈleɪʃən] n → spéculation f; conjectures fpl

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speculation [spɛkjuˈleɪʃən] speculate n → Spekulation f

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speculation [spɛkjuˈleɪʃən] n → speculazione f; congetture fpl