spec·u·la·tion

(spĕk′yə-lā′shən)

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

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

c. Archaic Contemplation or consideration of a subject; meditation.

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

(ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən)

1. the act or an instance of speculating

2. a supposition, theory, or opinion arrived at through speculating

3. (Stock Exchange) investment involving high risk but also the possibility of high profits

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spec•u•la•tion

(ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən)

n.

1. the contemplation or consideration of some subject.

2. a single instance or process of consideration.

3. a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation.

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

5. engagement in commercial transactions that involve risk with the hope of profiting as a result of market fluctuations.

[1325–75]

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

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

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

speculation

noun

1. theory, opinion, hypothesis, conjecture, guess, consideration, deliberation, contemplation, surmise, guesswork, supposition I had published my speculations about the future of the universe.

2. gamble, risk, gambling, hazard speculation on the Stock Exchange

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speculation

noun

1. The act or process of thinking:

brainwork, cerebration, cogitation, contemplation, deliberation, excogitation, meditation, reflection, rumination, thought.

2. A judgment, estimate, or opinion arrived at by guessing:

conjecture, guess, guesswork, supposition, surmise.

3. Abstract reasoning:

conjecture, theory.

4. A venture depending on chance:

bet, gamble, risk, wager.

Translations

تَخْمينتَكَهُّن

dohaddohadování

gætspekulation

Spekulation Vermutung

especulación

spéculation conjectures

ágiskun

speculazione

spekulering

especulação

dohadovanie

tahmintahminde bulunma

推测

speculation

[ˌspekjʊˈleɪʃən] N

1. (= conjecture) → especulación f
it is pure speculation → es pura especulación
it is the subject of much speculation → se está especulando mucho sobre el tema, es un tema sobre el que se está especulando mucho

2. (Fin) → especulación f
to buy sth as a speculation → comprar algo con fines especulativas
it's a good speculation → vale como especulación

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speculation

[ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃ^ən] n

(financial) → spéculation f

(= conjecture) → spéculations fpl
speculation about sth → spéculations sur qch

speculation

n (all senses) → Spekulation f (→ on über +acc); (= guesswork also) → Vermutung f; it is the subject of much speculation → darüber sind viele Spekulationen or Vermutungen angestellt worden; it’s pure speculation → das ist reine Vermutung

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speculation

[ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃ/ən] n (guessing) → congetture fpl (Fin) → speculazione f

speculate

(ˈspekjuleit) verb

to make guesses. He's only speculating – he doesn't know; There's no point in speculating about what's going to happen.

ˌspecuˈlation noun

1. a guess. Your speculations were all quite close to the truth.

2. the act of speculating. There was great speculation as to what was happening.