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expectation

UK
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

Translations

expectationnoun
expectations
Pl.
UK
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
There was a sense of expectation in the air before the concert started.
В воздухе витало предвкушение перед началом концерта.
Her expectation was that the project would be completed on time.
Ее надежда была на то, что проект будет завершен вовремя.
The expectation of a promotion kept him motivated.
Ожидание повышения поддерживало его мотивацию.
Additional translations
предположение
прогноз
ожидания
Synonyms
outlook
forecast
prediction
prospect
hope
belief
assumption
anticipation
expectationadjective
UK
/ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., expectation value).

Definitions

expectationnoun
A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
The expectation was that the team would win the championship this year.
A belief that someone will or should achieve something.
There is a high expectation for students to perform well in their exams.
The act or state of looking forward to an event as about to happen.
The expectation of the holiday season filled the children with excitement.
A standard of conduct or performance that is anticipated or required.
The company has clear expectations for employee behavior and performance.
(Mathematics, Statistics) The expected value of a random variable; the weighted average of all possible values.
The expectation of a fair die roll is 3.5.
expectationadjective
Relating to or denoting an expected value or anticipated outcome when used before another noun.
The expectation value of the operator is zero.
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