Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for expectation. Search instead for expertstudierna.
Definitions

expectation

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


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“My starting expectation would be, they would be with me on things to reduce the cost of living, so let’s work together,” he told The Times on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

“The people in Lewisville, Texas have a reasonable expectation of privacy from police officers in Pampa, Texas, and yet they can observe all that data,” Little said.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Rising long-term bond yields signal the market’s expectation that the Fed will raise interest rates soon.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Annabelle loves the quiet with Dawn Celeste, how it is absent of anxiety or expectation.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

It led to divorce and birthed the series, which aimed to give a glimpse of Utah’s Mormon mom influencers navigating the hyper-conservative religious expectations they live by or grew up in.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Seven-time major winner Alcaraz had exceeded expectations on his return after more than four months out with a wrist injury, including sweeping past 20th seed Tommy Paul to reach the last eight.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Still, new orders continued to pick up in July, while export expectations in August jumped to multiyear highs, according to the Ifo Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Solaris Energy stock soars after the company raises quarterly guidance expectations that tops Wall Street forecasts.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

I could mangle every single word of my Torah portion and I wouldn’t let down anybody’s expectations.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




Vocabulary lists containing expectation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training