speculation

noun
UK: /ˌspekjʊˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/

  1. The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain.

    1. There is much speculation about his future plans after leaving office.
    2. Political speculation suggested a cabinet reshuffle was imminent following the Prime Minister's remarks.

  2. The act of buying something, such as land or shares, hoping that its value will increase and then selling it to make a profit.

    1. Property speculation can be a risky business, but some people make a lot of money.
    2. He engaged in stock market speculation, hoping to amass wealth quickly, but the risks were substantial.

Synonyms

guess gamble prediction conjecture risk supposition assumption
speculation intransitive-verb

  1. To form opinions about something without having all the facts or details.

    1. I don't know why she's late; I can only speculate.
    2. Analysts speculate that the company's profits will increase next quarter, based on recent trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "speculation" in English means: The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain., The act of buying something, such as land or shares, hoping that its value will increase and then selling it to make a profit..

The phonetic transcription of "speculation" is /ˌspekjʊˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "speculation": guess, gamble, prediction, conjecture, risk, supposition, assumption.

Example usage of "speculation": "There is much speculation about his future plans after leaving office.". More examples on the page.