Definitions

expectation

[ek-spek-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spɛkˈteɪ ʃən /

NOUN

belief, anticipation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption chance confidence fear forecast hope intention likelihood notion outlook possibility prediction promise prospect trust view

STRONG

apprehension assurance calculation conjecture design expectancy motive presumption probability reliance supposition surmise suspense

WEAK

looking forward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt hopelessness impossibility unlikelihood

STRONG

fact knowledge proof reality truth

Example Sentences

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Given the price tag, there will undoubtedly be a sense of expectation when Jacquet arrives.

From BBC

Sure enough, results beat expectations but not by enough to impress investors.

From Barron's

Some major banks say the longer-term investment case remains intact amid expectations for exceptionally strong demand from investors and central banks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Palantir Technologies reported a record-breaking quarter on Monday, beating revenue and earnings expectations and sending the stock up 9% in after-hours trading.

From MarketWatch

Profit and revenue each came in ahead of analyst expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

expectation

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