expectation — a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 기대, 예상, 예측
Korean pronunciation: 익스펙**테이**션
Example Sentences
- The movie exceeded all expectations and became a blockbuster hit.
- My mom's expectation that I'd become a doctor was crushed when I became a professional gamer instead.
- His expectation of winning the lottery was so high that he already quit his job.
expectation
NOUN//ˌɪkspɛkˈteɪʃən//
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future
Education becomes celebration, fulfilling every expectation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'expectare'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '기다리다, 바라보다'라는 뜻입니다. 마치 망루에서 누군가가 오기를 기다리며 바라보는 것처럼, 미래에 일어날 일을 기대하며 기다린다는 의미가 담겨 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“The movie exceeded all expectations and became a blockbuster hit.”
“My mom's expectation that I'd become a doctor was crushed when I became a professional gamer instead.”
“His expectation of winning the lottery was so high that he already quit his job.”
“We need to manage customer expectations about the delivery time.”
“My expectation of a quiet library was shattered by kids playing hide-and-seek between the bookshelves.”
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