expectation

/ˌɛkspɛˈkteɪʃən/B2Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

n. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
n. the feeling that something is about to happen

Word forms

Plural: expectations

Example sentences

n.
Her expectation of winning the competition motivated her to train harder.
n.
The expectation for the average score in the exam was set at 75%.