Definitions for speculation

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speculation spec·u·la·tion

Spelling: [spek-yuh-ley-shuh n]

IPA: /ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Speculation is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 2302 anagrams from letters in speculation (aceilnopstu).

Definitions for speculation

noun

1. the contemplation or consideration of some subject:
2. a single instance or process of consideration.
3. a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation:
4. conjectural consideration of a matter; conjecture or surmise:
5. engagement in business transactions involving considerable risk but offering the chance of large gains, especially trading in commodities, stocks, etc., in the hope of profit from changes in the market price.
6. a speculative commercial venture or undertaking.

Origin of speculation

1325-75; Middle English speculacioun Late Latin speculātiōn- (stem of speculātiō) exploration, observation. See speculate, -ion

Examples for speculation

We are pure nothings, concerning which speculation is not worth the trouble.

He had come to Eden on a speculation of this kind, but had abandoned it, and was about to leave.

Mr Pancks still clung to that word, and never said speculation.

speculation was rife as to who would inherit the estate which he left behind him.

speculation raged that Duke agreed not to run as part of the deal, though it was never proven.

I regret that I wasn't here in those heroic days of speculation.

speculation at the time was that he had been recalled by the Vatican, and he does not deny it now.

The speculation that the next Bond might be black has Rushbo all hot and bothered.

Any speculation about what happens should Clinton announce a candidacy, Sefl said, is just speculation.

Internet chatter rose to a deafening roar as speculation began about what—plastic surgery?