tuairimíocht — meaning in English: speculation

Definition

▶ tuairimíocht

Is é tuairimíocht an gníomh a bhaineann le conas a shamhlaíonn nó a cheapann duine faoi rud éigin, go háirithe gan fianaise láithreach nó cruthúnas a bheith ann.

Speculation is the act of forming an idea or opinion about something, especially without immediate evidence or proof.

▶ Tá a lán tuairimíochta ag dul ar aghaidh faoi cé hé atá chun bheith ina Uachtarán.

There is a lot of speculation going on about who will be the next President.

▶ Is minic a bhíonn tuairimíocht i gceist le himeachtaí sa pholaitíocht.

Speculation is often involved in political events.

▶ D’fhéadfadh tuairimíocht a bheith ina chúis le fadhbanna má tá sí bunaithe ar shíceolaíocht na ndaoine.

Speculation could cause problems if it is based on people's psychology.