Vocabulary
Speculation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Urdu meaning
قیاس، سوچ بچار
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- This creates a dual exchange rate environment that undermines transparency and trust in the system, besides triggering speculation.
- While there is talk of extending the bilateral pact to other states, thus creating a larger regional security framework, there has also been unnecessary speculation about the use of Pakistan`s nuclear assets.
- There is much speculation in the Western media that the Pakistan-Saudi deal would make this country`s nukes available to Riyadh perhaps because some Saudi officials have been quoted as saying that the pact `encompasses all military means`.
- This is just speculation but it is important to remember that the American far right creates, believes and circulates rumours far more fervently than the truth.
- The emergence of the grey market, they argue, has been fuelled by growing demand and speculation.
Synonyms
conjecture,supposition, theorizing, hypothesizing, hypothesis, guesswork; talk; theory
Antonyms
demonstrate,establish, document, prove
Curator example
“there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit”
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