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expectations

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛkteɪʃənz]

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Learn how to use expectations in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotions”

(noun) what you think will happen in the future. It's like when you hope something good will occur, or you believe that someone will do something. People have expectations about school, jobs, and even friendships.

Example

I have high expectations for my math grades this year because I've been studying hard.

Example

Her expectations for the movie were not met, as it was not as good as she thought it would be.

Example

What are your expectations for the party this weekend?

Context: “social norms”

(noun) things that society or groups think are normal or required. These are ideas about how people should act or what they should do. Like how kids are expected to go to school and be polite.

Example

The school's expectations for students include being respectful and doing their homework.

Example

He didn't meet the expectations of his parents, who wanted him to become a doctor.

Example

What are the expectations for behavior in this classroom?

How to pronounce expectations

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛkteɪʃənz]

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