/ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
specu·la·tion
BrE /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
NAmE /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
[U, C]
the act of forming opinions about what has happened or what might happen without knowing all the facts
~ (that…)
There was widespread speculation that she was going to resign.
His private life is the subject of much speculation.
~ (about/over sth)
Today’s announcement ends months of speculation about the company’s future.
She dismissed the newspaper reports as pure speculation.
Our speculations proved right.
~ (in sth)
the activity of buying and selling goods or shares in a company in the hope of making a profit, but with the risk of losing money