Pronunciation: /ɪkˌspɛkˈteɪʃən/
noun a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future
A1 My expectation for the party is to have fun with friends.
A2 She had high expectations for her new job, but it didn't meet them.
B1 The company's expectation is to increase profits by 10% this year.
B2 The team exceeded all expectations and won the championship.
C1 His expectation of the project outcome was based on thorough research and analysis.
C2 The artist's latest work has surpassed all expectations and received critical acclaim.
adjective expected or anticipated
A1 I have high expectations for this new restaurant.
A2 My teacher's expectations for our homework are very clear.
B1 The company's expectation is that all employees arrive on time.
B2 There is a lot of pressure to meet the expectations of the project deadline.
C1 The expectation for success in this field is very high.
C2 Her performance exceeded all expectations and she was promoted.
adverb expectantly
A1 I expect to see my friend at the park.
A2 She didn't meet my expectations in the exam.
B1 The company's performance exceeded my expectations.
B2 His presentation fell short of our expectations.
C1 The movie lived up to my high expectations.
C2 Despite my expectations, the project was a huge success.
formal The company failed to meet the shareholders' expectation for quarterly earnings.
informal I didn't expect the party to be so fun!
slang I had high expectations for the new restaurant, but it was a total flop.
figurative Her expectation of finding true love was shattered after a series of failed relationships.
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