Expectation

/ɛkspɪktˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

Expectation

a belief about something that will come to pass, because it is probable

synonyms : outlook

anticipating with confidence of fulfillment

the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values

the feeling that something is about to happen

Examples

1. The annual yield of the wheat fields surpassed expectations, resulting in a plentiful harvest.

2. He had high expectations for the team's performance in the tournament.

3. The girl's simple words had been ringing the death-knell of his expectations.

4. I was living in cloud-cuckoo-land about my salary expectations.