speculation

/,spekju'leiʃn/
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speculation

The investor considered the stock a risky speculation.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of forming opinions or theories about something without having complete or certain evidence: Speculation refers to the process of thinking about or discussing a subject without having all the facts, often involving guesswork.
    • An investment involving high risk in the hope of large profits: In finance, speculation is the practice of engaging in risky financial transactions with the primary goal of profiting from short-term fluctuations in market value.
    • Continuous and profound contemplation on a deep or complex subject: A more formal or literary use, referring to deep, abstract thought or meditation.
Examples of Usage
  • As an opinion/theory based on incomplete evidence:
    • There has been much speculation about the company's future plans.
    • His statement was pure speculation, not based on any facts.
  • As a risky financial investment:
    • He lost a lot of money in real estate speculation.
    • The purchase of the land was a risky speculation.
  • As profound contemplation (less common):
    • The philosopher was lost in speculation about the nature of time.
Advanced Usage
  • "To engage in speculation": To actively form theories or make risky investments.
    • Journalists should report facts, not engage in speculation.
  • "A matter of speculation": Something that is uncertain and open to guesswork.
    • The cause of the accident is still a matter of speculation.
  • "Speculation is rife": Used to indicate that there are many rumors or guesses about something.
    • Speculation is rife that the minister will resign.
Variants and Related Words
  • Speculate (verb): To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc., in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
    • He refused to speculate on the outcome of the trial.
    • She speculated in the currency markets.
  • Speculative (adjective): Based on conjecture rather than knowledge; involving high-risk financial investment.
    • His conclusions were highly speculative.
    • A speculative venture.
  • Speculator (noun): A person who invests in stocks, property, etc., in the hope of making a profit.
    • The property was bought by a speculator.
Synonyms
  • Conjecture: An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
  • Hypothesis: A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
  • Guesswork: The process or results of guessing.
  • Gamble (for financial sense): A risky action undertaken with the hope of success.
Related Phrases
  • Wild speculation: Speculation that is not controlled or reasonable; guesswork that is extreme or unfounded.
    • The article was filled with wild speculation.
  • Fuel speculation: To cause more speculation or rumors.
    • The CEO's vague comments fueled speculation about a merger.
  • Curb speculation: To take action to reduce or control speculative activity, especially in finance.
    • The government introduced measures to curb speculation in the housing market.
speculation

The investor considered the stock a risky speculation.

Noun
  1. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
    • the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
  2. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
    • he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
  3. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
    • speculations about the outcome of the election
    • he dismissed it as mere conjecture
  4. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

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