Translate speculation | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of speculation
noun
1the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence:there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit this is pure speculation on my part these are only speculations
2investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss:the company’s move into property speculation he was a millionaire from speculations on the stock market
