Meaning ofspeculationin English

Noun

1. thought or contemplation on a subject
   The economist's speculation on the market trend was widely reported.
2. an idea or theory formed by speculating
   Her speculation about the cause of the accident was proven correct.
3. trading on expected price changes; buying or selling
   The company's speculation in the foreign exchange market led to significant losses.
4. a high-risk investment for potential high returns
   The investor's speculation in the startup ended up being a costly mistake.