expectation
Pronunciation: [ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən]
Word
Context: “anticipation”
(noun) an idea or belief about what will happen in the future. It’s like when you think something good is going to happen, like getting a toy for your birthday.
Example
She had high expectations for her birthday party and was very excited.
Example
His expectations for the movie were low, so he was not disappointed.
Example
What are your expectations for the school year?
Context: “assumption”
(noun) a belief about something that will happen based on what you know. This is when you think something is true without having all the facts.
Example
My expectation is that the weather will be nice for our picnic.
Example
Her expectation that he would come to the game was not met.
Example
Do you have any expectations about the surprise guest?
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