speculation

noun B2

Meaning

Speculation refers to the act of forming theories or conjectures about a subject without firm evidence, often involving financial investments based on anticipated future events.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse speculation with certainty; speculation implies uncertainty and risk.

Example Sentences

Is there any speculation about the new project timeline ?
The report is based on speculation rather than confirmed facts .
The report was based on speculation rather than confirmed facts .
There is a lot of speculation about the new project .

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