Synonyms of speculation

Noun


1. guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, surmisal, speculation, hypothesis, opinion, view

usage: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

2. speculation, conjecture, hypothesis, possibility, theory

usage: 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"

3. speculation, venture, investment, investment funds

usage: an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"

4. meditation, speculation, contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness

usage: 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"

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Definition and meaning of speculation (Dictionary)