Meaning 1neutral; journalistic and financial uses · 82%
A conjecture or expectation based on assumptions rather than confirmed facts.
Natural examples
Die Zeitung wies Spekulationen über einen Rücktritt zurück.
The newspaper rejected speculation about a resignation.
Ohne Belege bleibt das eine reine Spekulation.
Without evidence, that remains pure speculation.
Die Spekulation über eine neue Filiale blieb unbestätigt.
Speculation about a new branch remained unconfirmed.
Usage note
Spekulation is feminine and forms Spekulationen; in news, it often refers to unconfirmed conjecture.
Mini-lesson: Spekulation
A conjecture or expectation based on assumptions rather than confirmed facts. Spekulation is feminine and forms Spekulationen; in news, it often refers to unconfirmed conjecture.
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