speculation

Noun
  1. A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence (synset 106795537)
    is a type of: opinion, view - a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
    subtypes: divination - successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
    same as: conjecture, guess, hypothesis, supposition, surmisal, surmise
  2. A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) (synset 105900390)
    "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture"
    is a type of: hypothesis, possibility, theory - a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
    same as: conjecture
  3. An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits (synset 113363707)
    "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
    is a type of: investment, investment funds - money that is invested with an expectation of profit
    subtypes:
    • gamble - money that is risked for possible monetary gain
    • smart money - money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information)
    • pyramid - (stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases
    same as: venture
  4. Continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature (synset 105793890)
    "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"
    is a type of: contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness - a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    same as: meditation

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