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speculation

/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does speculation mean?

noun

The activity of giving an opinion or making a guess about something without having enough information, or the process of forming a theory or idea about something without having enough evidence.

Example

"The company's stock price was affected by speculation about the new product's success."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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