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speculates

/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪts/ /ˈspɛkjəˌlets/

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verb

To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.

Examples :

"The teacher speculates that the students will do well on the test because they studied hard. "

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verb

To make an inference based on inconclusive evidence; to surmise or conjecture.

Examples :

"The teacher speculates that the student was absent because he had a doctor's appointment, but she isn't sure. "

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verb

To make a risky trade in the hope of making a profit; to venture or gamble.

Examples :

"The student speculated with his savings on a risky investment, hoping to earn more money for a new bicycle. "

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verb

To anticipate which branch of code will be chosen and execute it in advance.

Examples :

"The CPU speculates which instruction will be needed next, fetching it before it's even confirmed, to speed up processing. "

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