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spec·u·la·tion
 speculation
- pronunciation:
- spek
y
leI
shn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something.
The reason for the teacher's sudden firing was a subject of much speculation.
- similar words:
- conjecture, guess
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| definition 2: |
a conclusion, often tentative or hypothetical, that results from such an act or process.
- similar words:
- conjecture, surmise, theory
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| definition 3: |
a risky business venture or investment that offers the possibility of high profit.
- similar words:
- venture
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| definition 4: |
the act or practice of undertaking such ventures or investments.
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| related words: |
adventure, bet, gamble, idea, presumption, theory, thought, uncertainty, wager |
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