speculation
English → English
(thought) Speculation: the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
The sudden drop in the actor's popularity led to wild speculation about a possible scandal involving his manager.
(English) The sudden drop in the actor's popularity led to wild speculation about a possible scandal involving his manager.
His claim that he saw a UFO was dismissed as pure speculation by the local astronomical society.
(English) His claim that he saw a UFO was dismissed as pure speculation by the local astronomical society.
(finance) Speculation: investment in stocks or property with the hope of making a profit but with high risk
The stock market crash was blamed on excessive speculation in technology companies that had no actual earnings.
(English) The stock market crash was blamed on excessive speculation in technology companies that had no actual earnings.
Property speculation in the city center has driven house prices so high that local residents can no longer afford them.
(English) Property speculation in the city center has driven house prices so high that local residents can no longer afford them.
Entry ID: en:en:speculation · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary