单词	expectation
释义	expectation noun ex·​pec·​ta·​tion ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən  ik- 1 : the act or state of expecting : anticipation in expectation of what would happen 2 a : something expected not up to expectations expectations for an economic recovery b : basis for expecting : assurance they have every expectation of success c : prospects of inheritance —usually used in plural 3 : the state of being expected 4 a : expectancy sense 2b b : expected value expectational ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shə-nᵊl  -shnəl adjective Synonyms anticipation contemplation expectance expectancy prospect See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The company has expectations of making a profit next year. I saved the files in the expectation that they would be useful in the future. There is widespread expectation that the strike will be settled soon. The crowd waited in expectation of her arrival. Recent Examples on the Web The Biden administration has established an expectation that future administrations won’t or can’t meet: forgiveness of additional student loan debt. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 The film is simply one of those ineffable pieces of cinematic art one has to watch free of expectation, context, or plot knowledge. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2022 Over the past decade, venture-capital money was funneled into startups with an expectation for revenue growth and market share, with profitability a concern for the distant future. Candace Nelson, WSJ, 27 July 2022 That qualified as news: There was an expectation, partly based on Lynch’s public comments, that the 49ers would get both Bosa and Pro Bowl wide receiver Deebo Samuel to sign long-term deals this offseason. Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 July 2022 In the short run, early data based on insurance claims suggest that contrary to that overall, long-term expectation, EVs can be significantly more expensive to repair, and that affects the cost of ownership. Jim Henry, Forbes, 25 July 2022 It’s this strange expectation for us, but not other fine-dining establishments in Westerly — such as dining in the Ocean House. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 No matter how foolproof your recipe may be, or how many generations have passed it down, the moment a biscuit departs an oven follows a familiar pattern: expectation, followed by suspense, before the elation payoff. New York Times, 6 July 2022 That expectation for punchy rate increases by the central bank -- and concern about how that might hit growth -- is evident within the pricing of front-end derivative contracts. Liz Capo Mccormick And Bloomberg, Fortune, 3 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing expectation mathematical expectation mathematical expectation Kids Definition expectation noun ex·​pec·​ta·​tion ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən  1 : the state of looking forward to or waiting for something The crowd waited in expectation for her. 2 : something expected The expectation was for a win. expectation noun as in anticipation the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance anticipation expectancy expectance prospect contemplation apprehension dread misgiving alarm alarum foreboding
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