Spekulation
speculation
guessing about something that is not known for sure
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An inference based on indirect signs; more formal and cautious than a simple guess.
The closest everyday equivalent to 'speculation' in the sense of 'guess'; neutral and very common.
Not just a guess, but a theory built on conjecture and lacking solid evidence.
Not a guess, but a bet or wager; connected with risk and winning money or a prize.
A neutral assumption or supposition; often used as a basis for further reasoning.
Broader than a guess: it is an explanatory framework or scientific concept, not merely speculation.
A scientific assumption that still needs to be tested; more precise and technical than an everyday guess.
Something that is widely speculated about; the object of speculation, not the speculation itself.
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Spekulation means speculation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Spekulation
/ʃpekuˈlatsi̯oːn/
Spekulation translation
speculation
Spekulation examples
Über den Preis gibt es nur Spekulation.
Spekulation transcription
/ʃpekuˈlatsi̯oːn/
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Spekulation meaning: what does it mean?
das Vermuten über etwas, das nicht sicher bekannt ist
Spekulation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Spekulation is pronounced as /ʃpekuˈlatsi̯oːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Spekulation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Über den Preis gibt es nur Spekulation. Translation: О цене есть только предположения.
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