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expectation

noun

ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən

Definition of expectation

as in anticipation

the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home

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Recent Examples of expectation At the same time, Lanterns comes with a set of expectations that will never burden Reacher, an extended B movie of a TV series adapted from a potboiler run of airplane novels. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, backed by significant capital reserves, should be able to withstand periods of turbulence even if market expectations are reset. — Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 When demand falls, bond yields rise A pause in large-scale fighting in the Middle East softened upward pressure on oil costs, and favorable government data on prices lowered inflation expectations. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 The fashion industry is facing new expectations around circular design, lifestyle accountability, and compliance, meaning that the next generation of designers and fashion professionals will need to prepare. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expectation

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Even so, the mood on the polar ship had been pure anticipation.

— Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
The result has been anticipation among both customers and employees, who regularly debate which monthly drop has been the best.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

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