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Vocabulary Entry
speculation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of forming opinions or conjectures about something without firm evidence.
Example Sentences
"His speculation about the company's future proved to be accurate."
"There was much speculation surrounding the reason for her sudden departure."
"The article was based on speculation rather than concrete facts."
V
verb
To form a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Example Sentences
"They speculated on the outcome of the election."
"Scientists speculate about the existence of other life forms in the universe."
"It's natural to speculate when you don't have all the information."