expectation
/ˌɛkˌspɛkˈteɪʃən/
noun
- A strong belief that something will happen or be the case.
- Contrary to expectation, the experiment was a success.
- She had high expectations for her birthday party.
- The team's performance did not meet the coach's expectations.
- A standard of behavior or achievement that someone is expected to meet.
- The company's expectations for customer service are strict.
- The teacher set clear expectations for the homework assignment.
- His parents have very high expectations for his grades.
- The state of looking forward to something; anticipation.
- There was a feeling of expectation in the air before the announcement.
- The children waited in eager expectation for the show to start.
- Her expectation of a promotion made her work harder.
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