speculation
US /ˌspek.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌspek.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
1.
spekulasi, andaian
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
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His disappearance has led to much speculation.
Kehilangannya telah menyebabkan banyak spekulasi.
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There was widespread speculation that he would resign.
Terdapat spekulasi meluas bahawa dia akan meletak jawatan.
2.
spekulasi, pelaburan berisiko
investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss
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He made his fortune through shrewd financial speculation.
Dia memperoleh kekayaannya melalui spekulasi kewangan yang bijak.
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The real estate market is prone to periods of intense speculation.
Pasaran hartanah terdedah kepada tempoh spekulasi yang sengit.