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
Examples of speculation in a Sentence
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.
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Ahead of the release of James Gunn's Superman (in theaters now), speculation spiraled around who exactly was underneath the black suit of this mysterious figure.
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EW.com, 14 July 2025
With deal speculation set to heat up, another twist is Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of the Treasury during President Trump’s first term and a former Goldman Sachs banker.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 July 2025
The video, published Thursday on the social platform X by Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien, features a song about the speculation surrounding Stefanik’s potential run for governor.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 July 2025
She was also asked about the relationship on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast following online speculation.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 July 2025
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EW.com, 14 July 2025
With deal speculation set to heat up, another twist is Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of the Treasury during President Trump’s first term and a former Goldman Sachs banker.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 July 2025
The video, published Thursday on the social platform X by Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien, features a song about the speculation surrounding Stefanik’s potential run for governor.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 July 2025
She was also asked about the relationship on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast following online speculation.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for speculation
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“Speculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speculation. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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speculation
noun
spec·u·la·tion
ˌspek-yə-ˈlā-shən
1
: thoughts or guesses about something
much speculation about who the new teacher would be
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
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