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expectation Meaning
expectation (n)
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
the feeling that something is about to happen
the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
expectation (n.)
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
That which is expected or looked for.
The prospect of the future; grounds upon which something excellent is expected to happen; prospect of anything good to come, esp. of property or rank.
The value of any chance (as the prospect of prize or property) which depends upon some contingent event. Expectations are computed for or against the occurrence of the event.
The leaving of the disease principally to the efforts of nature to effect a cure.
expectation Sentence Examples
- The expectation of our parents can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to meet.
- I had high expectations for the party, but it turned out to be a disappointment.
- The coach had low expectations for the team, but they surprised everyone by winning the championship.
- Meeting expectations can be a challenge, but it is important to set them for yourself so that you can strive for something.
- I didn't meet my own expectations for the exam, but I'm not going to let that discourage me.
- The doctor gave us a realistic expectation of what to expect from the surgery.
- It is important to manage your expectations so that you are not disappointed.
- The company set high expectations for its employees, but they provided them with the resources they needed to succeed.
- The students had low expectations for the new teacher, but she quickly proved them wrong.
- The concert exceeded my expectations, and it was one of the best I've ever been to.
FAQs About the word expectation
belief about (or mental picture of) the future, anticipating with confidence of fulfillment, the feeling that something is about to happen, the sum of the value
anticipation, expectancy, contemplation,expectance, prospect, alarum, dread, foreboding, misgiving, apprehension
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The expectation of our parents can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to meet.
I had high expectations for the party, but it turned out to be a disappointment.
The coach had low expectations for the team, but they surprised everyone by winning the championship.
Meeting expectations can be a challenge, but it is important to set them for yourself so that you can strive for something.
