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- DictionaryEx·pec·ta·tion/ˌekˌspekˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future: "reality had not lived up to expectations"
Definition of expectation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. expectation. noun. OPAL W. /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ [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. We certainly had a reasonable expectation of success.
the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future: [ usually plural ] The holiday lived up to all our expectations (= was as good as we expected). My parents had high expectations for me (= expected me to be successful).
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. Statistics See mathematical expectation. the state of being expected: a large sum of money in expectation.
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.
Oct 31, 2017 · expectation noun (EXPECTING SOMETHING GOOD) B2. the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future: [ usually plural ] The holiday lived up to all our expectations (= was as good as we expected). My parents had high expectations for me (= expected me to be successful). Want to learn more?
What does the noun expectation mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun expectation, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. expectation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
Definition of expectation noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. expectation. 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.
