speculation

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс формирования мнений или теорий о чём-либо без твёрдых доказательств, или участие в рискованных финансовых сделках ради потенциальной прибыли.

A noun referring to the act of forming opinions or theories about something without firm evidence, or engaging in risky financial transactions for potential profit.

uncountable

1. Guessing or theorizingB2formal

   The act of forming opinions or theories about something without firm evidence.

   Предположение

   • There is much speculation about the cause of the accident.
   • His theory is based on pure speculation, not facts.
   • The media's speculation about the celebrity's marriage was unfounded.

   Synonymsconjectureguessguessworkhypothesisnotionopinionsuppositionsurmisetheory

   Antonymscertaintyfactknowledgeproof

2. Financial investment riskB2formalbusiness

   The act of buying or selling assets with a high risk of loss in hopes of making a large profit.

   Спекуляция

   • He made a fortune through real estate speculation.
   • Speculation in the stock market can lead to significant gains or losses.
   • The company engaged in risky speculation with its investments.

   Synonymsfliergambleplungeventure