expectation
noun
the act or the state of expecting.
expectations
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pluralof expectation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Our new Data Centre Covenant sets clear expectations for developers to minimise water use, pay their fair share of energy costs and deliver benefits for local communities."
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Revenue rose to $5.43 billion, up from $3.92 billion a year prior and ahead of analyst expectations for $4.6 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Perhaps the most telling sign investors have grown weary of the AI trade is that chip stocks have undergone “sharp multiple compression,” Rasgon said, referring to valuations shrinking despite expectations for earnings to continue growing.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Energy, utilities and industrials are delivering bigger earnings surprises as technology stocks struggle to exceed expectations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
My sisters and I managed to sneak beneath the wire of his expectations, but we worried about my brother, who was seen as the family's last hope.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
