speculation
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(noun) a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture" |
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Synonyms: conjecture |
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Related Words: hypothesis, possibility, theory |
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(noun) an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it" |
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Synonyms: venture |
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Related Words: gamble, investment, investment funds, smart money |
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(noun) a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence |
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Synonyms: conjecture, guess, hypothesis, supposition, surmise |
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Related Words: opinion, view |
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