expectation

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Word: Expectation

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: "Expectation" refers to the belief or feeling that something will happen in the future. It can also mean the sum of values in a mathematical sense, but for everyday use, we will focus on the idea of anticipating an event or outcome.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "expectation" when you want to talk about what you think will happen in the future.
• It is often used in situations where you have hope or confidence about an outcome.

Examples:

1. Simple Usage: "I have the expectation that it will rain tomorrow, so I will take an umbrella."
2. Complex Usage: "Her expectations for the exam were high, as she had studied very hard."

Advanced Usage:

• In a business context, you might hear phrases like "market expectations," which refer to what people believe will happen with prices or sales in the future.
• In psychology, "expectation" can relate to how our beliefs influence our emotions and behaviors.

Word Variants:

• Expect: (verb) To believe something will happen. Example: "I expect to see you at the party."
• Expectant: (adjective) Having a belief that something will happen; often used to describe a hopeful anticipation. Example: "The expectant mother was excited for the arrival of her baby."

Different Meanings:

1. In Mathematics: The average value of a random variable, calculated by summing all possible values and dividing by the number of values.
2. Social Context: The norms or standards that society or a group has regarding behaviors or outcomes. Example: "There are high expectations for students to perform well in school."

Synonyms:

• Anticipation
• Hope
• Belief
• Outlook
• Assumption

Idioms:

• "Manage expectations": This means to help someone understand what they should realistically expect, usually to avoid disappointment. Example: "I had to manage my team's expectations about the project's timeline."
• "Beyond all expectations": This means something happened that was much better than what was anticipated. Example: "The concert was beyond all expectations; it was amazing!"

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific phrasal verbs that directly include "expectation," but related phrases might include: - "Look forward to": To feel excited about something that is going to happen.

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Noun

1. the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
2. the feeling that something is about to happen
3. anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
4. belief about (or mental picture of) the future

Synonyms

• arithmetic mean
• first moment
• expected value
• anticipation
• outlook
• prospect