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speculation

Pronunciation: [ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən]

Word

Learn how to use speculation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) the act of buying or selling something, hoping to make money based on what you think might happen in the future. It's like when you guess that a toy will be super popular, so you buy a lot of them to sell later for a higher price.

Example

Her speculation about the stock market led her to invest in a company that grew significantly.

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His speculation on the stock didn't pay off, and he lost money instead.

Example

What kind of speculation are you considering for your investments?

Context: “thought process”

(noun) an idea or guess about something that isn't certain. It's like when you wonder if it will rain tomorrow or if your favorite team will win the game, but you don’t really know for sure.

Example

Her speculation about what might happen next in the story was interesting.

Example

His speculation about her plans turned out to be completely wrong.

Example

What is your speculation on why the puppy is acting so silly today?

How to pronounce speculation

Pronunciation: [ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən]

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