speculation
noun/ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #4,287 most common English word
Meaning
The forming of opinions or guesses without firm evidence.
Example sentence
Many experts are engaging in speculation about the future of the economy.
Synonyms & related words
- guessing
- conjecture
- theory
- hypothesis
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