speculating
ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪŋ
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Definition of speculating - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

financeTECH.the act of making guesses or risky trades for profitTECH.
  • Speculating can lead to big gains or losses in the stock market.
delusions of grandeur megalomania

Adjective

1.
guessingengaged in making guesses without firm evidence
  • The speculating journalist wrote about the unconfirmed news.
conjecturing guessing theorizing
2.
financial riskTECH.involved in risky financial transactions for profitTECH.
  • The speculating investor bought volatile stocks.
risky speculative venturesome
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Origin of speculating

Latin, speculari (to observe)

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speculative
engaged in forming theories or speculating
speculation
place for speculating on commodity price movements
speculation
individual speculating about theological topics

Examples of speculating in a sentence

  • The report separates long-term investing from short-term speculating in volatile options.
  • The speculating investors caused a stir in the market.
  • Speculating analysts often mislead the public with their reports.
  • Speculating traders often face high risks.
  • The speculating market participants seek quick profits.

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  1. French:spéculation, spéculant, ...
  2. German:Spekulation, spekulierend, ...
  3. Italian:speculazione, congetturale, ...
  4. Spanish:especulación, especulativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:especulação, especulativo, ...
  6. Chinese:投机, 猜测的, ...
  7. Japanese:投機, 推測する, ...
  8. Arabic:المُضارَبَة, تَخْمِينِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְפֶּקוּלַצְיָה, מְשַׁעֵר, ...
  10. Russian:спекуляция, спекулирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спекулювання, спекулятивний, ...
  12. Hindi:सट्टेबाज़ी, अनुमानित, ...
speculate
ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt

Definition of speculate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
theorizeform theories about something without firm evidence
  • Scientists often speculate about the existence of other universes..
conjecture hypothesize theorize
2.
financeTECH.invest money in a risky venture for the chance of profitTECH.
  • He decided to speculate in the stock market hoping for high returns..
gamble invest
3.
meditatereflect deeply on a subject
  • She would speculate on the meaning of life.
contemplate ponder
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Origin of speculate

Latin, speculari (to spy out)

Examples of speculate in a sentence

  • People often speculate on the future of technology.
  • They speculate in real estate.
  • Many people speculate on cryptocurrency.
  • He would speculate about the future of technology.
  • They often speculate on the mysteries of the universe.

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  1. French:spéculer, parier, ...
  2. German:spekulieren, nachdenken, ...
  3. Italian:speculare, meditare, ...
  4. Spanish:especular, reflexionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:especular, ...
  6. Chinese:推测, 投机, ...
  7. Japanese:推測する, 投機する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَكَهَّنَ, ضارَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁעֵר, לְסַפְקֵל, ...
  10. Russian:спекулировать, инвестировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спекулювати, інвестувати, ...
  12. Hindi:अटकल लगाना, सट्टा लगाना, ...
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