Speculation Definition & Meaning

speculation
noun
  1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
  2. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture"
  3. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
  4. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"

"Speculation" in song lyrics

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  • "The talk of my retirement was pure speculation"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Jawn P, Raydar Ellis — Boston Garden Rap
  • "to be preachin' all dat speculation"
    Ambassador f/ Cruz Cordero, M.O.D. — Cypha International
  • "Everything that you rap about is speculation"
    Blueprint — Don't Make Me Laugh

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