speculation

noun (speculation, speculations; also a speculation)

«speculation» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Speculation is guessing about something without knowing all the facts. tree →
A speculation is one such guess or idea. tree →
(money) Speculation is buying things such as shares, land or houses hoping to sell them later for more money, which is risky. tree →

In the lessons

In news and gossip: «There is speculation that the star will leave the team». In science, a speculation is an idea not yet tested. In money talk it means risky buying. It tells the reader that something is not confirmed. Phrases: «pure speculation», «speculation about», «wild speculation», «fuel speculation».

Examples

There is a lot of speculation about who will be the new head teacher. tree →
That is just speculation; we don't know for sure. tree →
His absence caused speculation that he was ill. tree →
Scientists' speculation about life on Mars needs evidence. tree →
He lost his savings through speculation on shares. tree →
Stop the wild speculation and wait for the facts. tree →

Note

Verb: «speculate»; adjective: «speculative». Usually uncountable. Trap: speculation in the news is not fact; check for evidence.

In Jewish tradition

Note

Verb: «speculate»; adjective: «speculative». Usually uncountable. Trap: speculation in the news is not fact; check for evidence.

On Mova

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