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speculation

/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

/ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

speculationnoun

speculations

/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

/ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/

There is a lot of speculation about the new policy changes.

Существует много предположений о новых изменениях в политике.

The stock market is often driven by speculation.

Рынок акций часто движим спекуляцией.

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Synonyms

speculationadjective

/ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

/ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Attributive use of the noun "speculation" before another noun (e.g., speculation tax).

speculationnoun

The act of forming theories or conjectures without firm evidence.

The media's speculation about the celebrity's personal life was rampant.

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

His fortune was made through speculation in the stock market.

A particular theory or conjecture formed without firm evidence.

Her speculation that the project would be delayed turned out to be correct.

speculationadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with speculative investment or conjecture.

The government introduced a speculation tax to curb rapid property flipping.