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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"
EXPECTATION definition: 1. the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future: 2. the feeling of expecting…. Learn 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."
[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. expectation about something the government's expectations about the economy. expectation that…
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.
3 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.
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).
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. (Statistics) statistics.
