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speculation in German

speculation in German is Betrachtung, Spekulation — speculation means a guess or theory formed without firm evidence.

speculation in German

Betrachtung
noun
(philosophy) The act or process of reasoning a priori from premises given or assumed.
Spekulation
noun
(philosophy) The act or process of reasoning a priori from premises given or assumed.
Spekulation
noun

What does "speculation" mean?

  1. noun A guess or theory formed without firm evidence.
    "Rumours fuelled speculation that the old cinema would close soon."
  2. noun The practice of buying or trading something risky in hopes of profiting from price changes.
    "Speculation in shares can make you rich or leave you with nothing."
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speculation in a sentence

  • Rumours fuelled speculation that the old cinema would close soon.
  • There has been a lot of speculation about who will be the next CEO.
  • Speculation in shares can make you rich or leave you with nothing.
  • He lost his savings through reckless speculation in risky investments.

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What is "speculation" in German?
"speculation" in German is Betrachtung, Spekulation. speculation means: A guess or theory formed without firm evidence.
How do you use "speculation" in a sentence?
Example: "Rumours fuelled speculation that the old cinema would close soon." In German, "speculation" is Betrachtung, Spekulation.
Are there other ways to say "speculation" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "speculation": Betrachtung, Spekulation.
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