expectation
ex
ˌɛk
ek
pec
spɛk
spek
ta
ˈteɪ
tei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "expectation"in English

Expectation
01

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

example
Examples
Sarah had high expectations for her birthday party, but it turned out to be a small gathering with only a few friends.
The team 's performance exceeded all expectations, leading them to victory in the championship game.
02

anticipating with confidence of fulfillment

03

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

04

the feeling that something is about to happen

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