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speculates

/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪts/ /ˈspɛkjəˌlets/

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verb

Spéculer, réfléchir, méditer

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. "

Le professeur spécule que les élèves réussiront bien à l'examen parce qu'ils ont beaucoup étudié.

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verb

Spéculer, conjecturer

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. "

La professeure spécule que l'élève était absent à cause d'un rendez-vous chez le médecin, mais elle n'en est pas sûre.

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verb

Spéculer, risquer

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. "

L'étudiant a spéculé avec ses économies sur un investissement risqué, espérant gagner plus d'argent pour un nouveau vélo.

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verb

Anticiper, spéculer

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. "

Le processeur anticipe quelle instruction sera nécessaire ensuite, en l'extrayant avant même qu'elle ne soit confirmée, afin d'accélérer le traitement.

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