noun
- the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
- investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss
Usage: finance
Examples
- There was much speculation about who would be the next CEO.
- The newspaper article was based on speculation rather than facts.
- Scientists offered various speculations about the cause of the phenomenon.
- His speculation in real estate made him wealthy.
- Stock market speculation can be very risky.
- The company warned against speculation in volatile markets.
- Wild speculation surrounded the celebrity’s sudden disappearance.