expectation (ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən
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Definitions
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
Alternative Forms
expectative (ɪkˈspɛktətɪv) adjective Synonyms
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projection,
supposition,
assumption,
calculation,
belief,
forecast,
assurance,
likelihood,
probability,
presumption,
conjecture,
surmise,
presupposition,
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anticipation,
hope,
possibility,
prospect,
chance,
fear,
promise,
looking forward,
excitement,
prediction,
outlook,
expectancy,
apprehension,
suspense,
Quotations
"Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed"
Usage examples
They looked surprisingly clean; she must have bought them years ago in expectation of regular retail trade.
, The Innocents at Home (A Superintendent Kenworthy novel) (1986)The team revealed their expectation that there will be resistance to the technology in choosing the clone's name.
New Scientist (2003)Without their irresistible force because of a hip injury, their attacks were borne from hope rather than expectation.
Irish Times (2002)We await the next fatality in the expectation that it will lead to overdue litigation against the Scottish Executive.
Glasgow Herald (2002)It will not matter whether we talk about an ` expectation ' or a `surge of dopamine' -- they will mean the same thing.
, PLACEBO: The Belief Effect (2003)