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

Example Sentences

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There has been speculation that members may resume production increases starting in April, he said, after the group decided to leave output quotas unchanged for the first quarter of 2026.

From MarketWatch

Buffett acknowledged that an inert asset might thrive at times as an object of speculation or when it’s driven by fear about things like war or the value of the dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's just speculation right now still," the German said last week.

From BBC

There is ongoing speculation that Jain may retire in the next year or two.

From Barron's

Next to unconfirmed news of Dr. Kane, Americans read speculation of another kind.

From Literature

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