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speculation

[ spek-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the contemplation or consideration of some subject:

    to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.

  2. a single instance or process of consideration.
  3. a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation:

    These speculations are impossible to verify.

    Synonyms: , , ,

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

    a report based on speculation rather than facts.

  5. engagement in business transactions involving considerable risk but offering the chance of large gains, especially trading in commodities, stocks, etc., in the hope of profit from changes in the market price.
  6. a speculative commercial venture or undertaking.


speculation

/ ˌɛʊˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of speculating
  2. a supposition, theory, or opinion arrived at through speculating
  3. investment involving high risk but also the possibility of high profits
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of speculation1

1325–75; Middle English speculacioun < Late Latin 𳦳ܱپō- (stem of 𳦳ܱپō ) exploration, observation. See speculate, -ion
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Last year, amid speculation to the contrary, he told The Times that he would “absolutely” run for reelection.

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There has been huge speculation about the future of Jack Grealish, who admitted this week he has been frustrated at his lack of Premier League starts.

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The president himself should not be able to run - as he is already in his second term - but there's speculation here that he could try to change the constitution.

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He also withdrew from the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong in March, increasing speculation he may not return to action in Sheffield, where he is one of the seeds.

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After months of speculation, Nintendo has confirmed the successor to its wildly popular Switch console will be released on June 5, when it will cost £395.99 to buy in the UK.

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