expectancy
- Noun:
- The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant or exciting, will happen: "Expectancy" refers to the feeling of anticipation about a future event.
- Something expected on the basis of a norm or average: It can also refer to a calculated or statistical prediction of a future outcome.
- Noun:
- There was a sense of expectancy in the air before the concert began.
- Life expectancy has increased significantly over the last century due to medical advances.
- The expectancy of a promotion kept him motivated at work.
In a state of expectancy: Actively waiting for something to happen.
- The audience waited in a state of high expectancy for the main act.
Expectancy theory: A psychological theory in motivation and management that proposes an individual's motivation is based on the expected outcome of their actions.
- Managers studied expectancy theory to better understand employee motivation.
Expectant (adj): Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant.
- The expectant crowd gathered outside the theater.
Expectation (n): A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. (Note: "Expectation" is often used interchangeably with "expectancy," though "expectancy" can sound more formal or statistical.)
- Her expectations for the trip were very high.
- Anticipation: The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
- Prospect: The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Life expectancy: The average period that a person may expect to live.
- The report detailed the life expectancy for different regions.
Expectancy value: In psychology and economics, the perceived value of an outcome multiplied by the probability of its occurrence.
- The decision was based on a calculation of expectancy value.
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something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
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each of them had their own anticipations
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an indicator of expectancy in development
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an expectation
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