C1nounformalmoneybusiness
US/ˌspek.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌspek.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
guessing about something without full facts; also buying things like land or shares hoping to sell them at a profit
In context
Land speculation pushed house prices far beyond what local families could afford.
There is growing speculation that the CEO will step down this year.
The company refused to comment on speculation about job cuts.
Words that go with speculation
adjective + noun
- growing speculationThere is growing speculation about an interest rate cut.
- pure speculationReports of a takeover are pure speculation at this stage.
noun + preposition
- speculation aboutSpeculation about the merger sent the share price up.
noun + noun
- land speculationThe new airport plan led to a wave of land speculation.
- media speculationThe player ignored media speculation about his future.
verb + noun
- fuel speculationHis sudden trip to Tokyo fueled speculation about a deal.