单词	speculation
释义	speculation noun spec·​u·​la·​tion ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən  : an act or instance of speculating: such as a : assumption of unusual business risk in hopes of obtaining commensurate gain b : a transaction involving such speculation Synonyms adventure chance crapshoot enterprise flier flyer flutter [chiefly British] gamble throw venture See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He dismissed their theories as mere speculation. The book is just a lot of idle speculation about the future. Her speculations leave many questions unanswered. He lost everything in foolish land speculation. Recent Examples on the Web Of course, this is what summer speculation is all about. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 Following the romantic occasion, speculation swirled once again that Schwartz and Leviss hooked up while there. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Afterward, speculation swirled about what additional charges might come in the corruption probe. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 The speculation over whether or not the Browns will bring center JC Tretter back is over. cleveland, 25 Aug. 2022 For months now, speculation has been rife that Merck will acquire biotechnology firm Seagen for about $40 billion. David Wainer, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 At one point, the speculation was that federal student loan debt forgiveness might apply only to borrowers earning less than $150,000 if single or $300,000 for married couples. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 But even back then, the speculation was nothing new to him. Ree Hines, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2022 The speculation here is that what is and was laughable was rooted in a Keynesian belief that government is the instigator of economic growth through spending, as opposed to the beneficiary of growth. John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing speculation anti-speculation anti-speculation Kids Definition speculation noun spec·​u·​la·​tion ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən  1 : guess entry 2 2 : the taking of a big risk in business in hopes of making a big profit Legal Definition speculation noun spec·​u·​la·​tion ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən  : an act or instance of speculating: as a : assumption of unusual business risk in hopes of obtaining commensurate gain b : a transaction involving such speculation speculation noun as in venture a risky undertaking the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance venture gamble adventure bet chance enterprise crapshoot flutter throw flyer wager hazard stake flier liberty long shot play dark horse Antonyms & Near Antonyms sure thing
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