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/ˌspekjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ 
| singular | speculation |
| plural | speculations |
There has been a great deal of speculation about what will happen after the elections.
Shannon is visiting Britain amid speculation that a deal has been done.
The visit has fuelled speculation that the pair are planning to get married.
Government officials dismissed the report as pure speculation.
Collocations: speculation This is the British English definition of speculation. View American English definition of speculation.
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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