expectation

US /ˌɛkspɛkˈteʃən/

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UK /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

A2
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noun

  • Belief or hope that something is going to happen
  • The act or state of anticipating or looking forward to something.
  • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
  • The act or state of anticipating or looking forward to something.
  • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
  • A legitimate belief that something is or will be the case, especially in legal contexts.
  • The degree of probability that something will occur.
  • A belief that someone should behave in a particular way.