speculation-spéculation: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is spéculation?

  • Contemplation or consideration of a subject; meditation.
    Contemplation ou considération d’un sujet ; méditation.
  • A conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by conjecture.
    Une conclusion, une opinion ou une théorie obtenue par conjecture.
  • Reasoning based on inconclusive evidence; conjecture or supposition.
    Raisonnement fondé sur des preuves non concluantes ; conjecture ou supposition.
  • Engagement in risky business transactions on the chance of quick or considerable profit.
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  • A commercial or financial transaction involving speculation.
    Une transaction commerciale ou financière impliquant de la spéculation.