speculation

[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

theory, guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belief conjecture opinion thought

STRONG

cerebration cogitation consideration contemplation deliberation excogitation guesstimate guesswork hunch hypothesis meditation reflection review shot stab studying supposition surmise thinking weighing

WEAK

brainwork shot in the dark sneaking suspicion stab in the dark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

reality truth

STRONG

disdain disregard ignorance knowledge measurement neglect proof

WEAK

abstention fact information

NOUN

risk, gamble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

plunge

STRONG

backing flier flutter gambling hazard hunch piece shot spec stab venture wager

WEAK

right money risky business risky venture shot in the dark smart money speculative enterprise

Antonyms

STRONG

proof reality

WEAK

abstention fact information truth

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More than a dozen Chinese provinces have cut their growth targets for the year, stoking speculation that Beijing will follow suit and set a lower national goal for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Warsh might have taken a more "dovish stance" on inflation during his interview process, "this pick may suggest a desire to calm speculation on Fed independence loss," according to Pesole.

From Barron's

Silver sits at the intersection of hedging, speculation and leverage.

From MarketWatch

Any confirmation of that view could help the dollar, while a weaker number could reignite speculation about rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the time, Zeta said the report was based on speculation and false statements: “Zeta is confident in its internal accounting processes and controls.”

From Barron's

speculation

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