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expectation
[ ek-spek-tey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɛk spɛkˈteɪ ʃən /
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British Dictionary definitions for expectation
expectation
/ (ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən) /
noun
the act or state of expecting or the state of being expected
(usually plural) something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped forwe have great expectations for his future; their worst expectations
an attitude of expectancy or hope; anticipationto regard something with expectation
statistics
- the numerical probability that an event will occur
- another term for expected value
Derived forms of expectation
expectative (ɪkˈspɛktətɪv), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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