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expectation
[ek-spek-tey-shuhn]
noun
the act or the state of expecting.
to wait in expectation.
the act or state of looking forward or anticipating.
Synonyms: , , ,an expectant mental attitude.
a high pitch of expectation.
something expected; a thing looked forward to.
Often expectations. a prospect of future good or profit.
to have great expectations.
the degree of probability that something will occur.
There is little expectation that he will come.
Mathematics, Statistics.mathematical expectation.
the state of being expected.
a large sum of money in expectation.
expectation
/ ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən, ɪkˈspɛktətɪv /
noun
the act or state of expecting or the state of being expected
(usually plural) something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for
we have great expectations for his future
their worst expectations
an attitude of expectancy or hope; anticipation
to regard something with expectation
statistics
the numerical probability that an event will occur
another term for expected value
Other 51Թ Forms
- expectational adjective
- expectationist noun
- overexpectation noun
- preexpectation noun
- superexpectation noun
- expectative adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of expectation1
Example Sentences
In right-wing circles, expectations for the future of AI vary as well.
The telephone calls and WhatsApp messages continue apace this weekend between leaders, foreign ministers and diplomats, with the expectation that there are many more days to come in this conflict between Israel and Iran.
It may be a lot of pressure for young shoulders, but after outlaying what he wants to achieve by the time he's 25, Maca is taking the expectations in his stride.
“I think it’s fair to say she did not perform to expectations during the fires. I think she’s considerably improved during the current situation.”
While a deal has not yet been signed, there is an expectation an agreement will be reached between Saracens and Racing to allow Farrell to move this summer.
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