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speculation

/,spɛkjə'leɪʃən/

Synonyms of speculation Antonyms of speculation Examples of speculation Usage of speculation Parts of speculation Definition that contains speculation Words sounding like speculation Explanation of speculation

noun
an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
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"he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"

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venture

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investment funds investment
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a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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conjecture guess hypothesis supposition surmisal surmise

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view opinion
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a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
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"speculations about the outcome of the election"

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conjecture

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hypothesis theory possibility
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continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
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meditation

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rumination musing thoughtfulness contemplation reflection reflexion

Examples of speculation

"he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
"speculations about the outcome of the election"