English Dictionary
Definition expectation in British English
expectation
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
His associate had given the information in expectation of a reduced penalty.
Contrary to her expectations, Caroline found the show very entertaining.
The rise in inflation is broadly in line with expectations.
a belief that something should happen in a particular way, or that someone or something should have particular qualities or behaviour
Mark and Susie went into marriage with very different expectations.
The two teachers have different expectations of their students.
The success of the product has exceeded all our expectations.
The team has performed beyond all expectations.
parents with high expectations of their children
We had heard so much about the restaurant, but it did not live up to our expectations.
