speculation
noun
[ ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃn ]
• the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
• "there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit"
Similar:
conjecture,
theorizing,
hypothesizing,
supposition,
guesswork,
talk,
theory,
hypothesis,
thesis,
postulation,
guess,
surmise,
opinion,
notion,
prediction,
forecast,
guesstimate,
gamble,
venture,
risk,
gambling,
investment,
spec,
flutter,
adventure,
• investment in stocks, property, etc. in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
• "the company's move into property speculation"
