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- Dictionaryexpectation/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a strong belief that something will happen or be the case: "reality had not lived up to expectations" Similar
- 2. another term for expected value
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the feeling or belief that something will or should happen:
The meaning of EXPECTATION is the act or state of expecting : anticipation. How to use expectation in a sentence.
the feeling or belief that something will or should happen:
noun. the act or the state of expecting: to wait in expectation. the act or state of looking forward or anticipating. Synonyms: trust, hope, anticipation, expectancy. 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:
Definition of expectation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An expectation is a belief about what might happen in the future, like your expectation to stay close with your best friends your whole life.
1. plural noun. Your expectations are your strong hopes or beliefs that something will happen or that you will get something that you want. Students' expectations were as varied as their expertise. The car has been General Motors' most visible success story, with sales far exceeding expectations.
n. 1. the act or state of expecting or the state of being expected. 2. ( usually plural) something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for: we have great expectations for his future; their worst expectations. 3. an attitude of expectancy or hope; anticipation: to regard something with expectation. 4.
EXPECTATION definition: 1. the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future: 2. the feeling of expecting…. Learn more.
noun. /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃn/. [uncountable, countable] a belief that something will happen because it is likely expectation (of something) We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. expectation (that…) There was a general expectation that he would win.
