💭speculation (spékjuléʃã)

noun
/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
spéculation (speculation)

Signification

the forming of ideas or theories without firm evidence; guesswork
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence; investment in stocks hoping to gain from fluctuations
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Traduction de la signification
la formation d'idées ou de théories sans preuve solide; conjecture
la formation d'idees ou de theorie sans preuve solide; conjecture

Phrases d'exemple

There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election.

Il y a beaucoup de spéculations sur qui gagnera l'élection.
Il y a beaucoup de speculations sur qui gagnera l'election.

There was much speculation about the company's future plans.

Il y a eu beaucoup de spéculations sur les projets futurs de l'entreprise.
Il y a eu beaucoup de speculations sur les projets futurs de l'entreprise.

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

La spéculation sur le marché boursier peut conduire à une forte volatilité.
La speculation sur le marche boursier peut conduire a une forte volatilite.

Expressions d'exemple

wild speculation
spéculation sauvage
speculation sauvage

Synonymes

guess, theory, assumption, hypothesis, conjecture, risk-taking, prediction, guesswork
Entrée 1
guess, theory, assumption, hypothesis, conjecture
Entrée 2
conjecture, theory, guess, assumption
Entrée 3
risk-taking, prediction, guesswork

Antonymes

fact, certainty, proof, evidence, stability, assurance
Entrée 1
fact, certainty
Entrée 2
certainty, fact, proof, evidence
Entrée 3
certainty, stability, assurance

Collocations

financial speculation, media speculation, public speculation, wild speculation, speculation about
Entrée 1
financial speculation, media speculation, public speculation, wild speculation
Entrée 2
wild speculation, media speculation, speculation about, financial speculation

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