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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'expectare', meaning 'to wait for' or 'to look out for'. The term combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) with 'spectare' (to look or watch), originally evoking the image of someone gazing outward from a vantage point, waiting and anticipating the arrival of someone or something.
Breakdown
ex- (out, outward) + spectare (to look, to watch) → expectare (to look out for, to anticipate). The suffix -ation converts the verb into a noun denoting the act or state of expecting.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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