expectation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of looking forward to something with anticipation.

  - "I have high expectations for the upcoming football game."
  - "She was filled with expectation for her graduation day."

• Noun

  A strong belief or assumption that something will happen or be the case.

  - "His expectations were shattered when he failed the exam."
  - "The company's expectations for profit were exceeded."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

arithmetic mean , average

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expectation
deception , perception , inflection

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Variants

List of all variants of expectation that leads to same result
expectation , expectational , expectations , mathematical expectation

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'expectare,' meaning 'to look or wait for,' or 'to anticipate.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'expectation' is used in economics to describe the average level of demand for a good or service.

2. In mathematics, 'expectation' is used to describe the average value of a set of data.

3. The English word 'expectation' comes from the Latin word 'expectare,' which means 'to look or wait for.'

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Related Concepts

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1. anticipation: A feeling of eager expectation or hope for something.

2. hope: A feeling of wanting something to happen and believing that it is possible.

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Culture

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In literature, 'expectation' is often used to describe the feelings of characters before a significant event, such as a battle or a reunion. In art, it can be represented through visual cues like clenched fists or a determined gaze.

How to Memorize "expectation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock ticking, symbolizing the passing of time and the anticipation of an event.
   - Imagine a smiling face, representing the feeling of hope and expectation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'expectation' with 'hope,' 'anticipation,' and 'wish.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Expect Hope' to remember the meaning of the word.

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