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expectation Definition

ex·pec·ta·tion (ek′spek tās̸hən)

noun

  1. a looking forward to; anticipation
  2. a looking for as due, proper, or necessary
  3. a thing looked forward to
  4. a reason or warrant for looking forward to something; prospect for the future, as of advancement or prosperity
  5. the probability of the occurrence, duration, etc. of something, esp. as indicated by statistics

Etymology: L expectatio < pp. of expectare: see expect

expectation Related Forms

ex·pecta·tive (ek spektə tiv, ik-) adjective

expectation Synonyms

expectation

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expectation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • privacy: This is information in which an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
  • harm: Threat is the expectation of future harm, for example the fear of losing one's job and income.
  • inflation: This theory is based upon adaptive expectations people base their expectations of inflation on past levels of inflation.

Possessives

analyst: SAP, Europe's leading software company, said that sales in the fourth quarter had exceeded analysts ' expectations.

Converse of object

  • exceed: I am a self starter; I exceed expectations through quick intelligent thinking & common sense.
  • surpass: With its large library and reading room, academic studies, billiard tables and ' refreshment ' , the club soon surpassed all expectations.
  • confound: Dreamtime website Few bands confound the stereotyped expectations aroused by the words ' free improvisation ' as thoroughly as Dreamtime.
  • fulfill: Therefore it is critical that LSPs are able to fulfill the increasing expectations being placed on them.
  • meet: We obviously have to ensure the security of our school students whilst meeting the expectations of adult users.
  • fulfill: They work, they're nice and low power, but they haven't been fulfilling expectations.

Adjective modifier

  • unrealistic: Setting unrealistic expectations will only result in a lowering of morale.
  • realistic: However, it is clear that we need to develop much more realistic expectations.
  • reasonable: This is information in which an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
  • legitimate: Any change in the balance of taxation is, of course, a blow to legitimate expectations.
  • unreasonable: Some people may need disciplining if they continue with selfish or unreasonable expectations.
  • adjusted: Each has an evaluated adjusted expectation identical to that seen earlier, in figure 17.

Noun used with modifier

  • inflation: If there is a change in inflation expectations in the economy we see a shift in the Phillips Curve.
  • salary: To apply for a position please send your CV together with a covering letter or email stating your salary expectations to the person indicated.
  • customer: With higher levels of customer expectation comes the need for a higher caliber of agent.
  • people's: The report argues that by offering personalized education and health services peopleâs expectations will increase and create a demand-led pressure for reform.