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speculation

noun

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Meaning

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the act of forming ideas or guesses about something without having all the facts

Example Sentence

The scientist's speculation about the cause of the disease sparked further research.

Usage Note

Use 'speculation' when describing ideas or guesses about something that aren't yet proven, such as market speculation or scientific speculation.