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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"
The meaning of EXPECTATION is the act or state of expecting : anticipation. How to use expectation in a sentence.
Expectation definition: the act or the state of expecting. See examples of EXPECTATION used in a sentence.
EXPECTATION definition: 1. the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future: 2. the feeling of expecting…. Learn more.
EXPECTATION meaning: 1. the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future: 2. the feeling of expecting…. Learn more.
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. The word expectation comes from the Latin word expectationem, meaning "an awaiting."
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.
5 days ago · 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.
1. the act or the state of expecting; anticipation. 2. something expected. 3. Often, expectations. a prospect of future benefit or fortune: to have great expectations. 4. the degree of probability that something will occur: There is little expectation that she will come. 5. mathematical expectation.
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).
