long shot vs speculative

long shot

noun
  • A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene into which the closeups will be edited later. 

  • A shot fired at a distant target. 

  • Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. 

speculative

adj
  • Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky. 

  • Pertaining to financial speculation; Involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade. 

  • Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation. 

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