Expectations

Pronunciation: /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

Expectations (noun)

  1. a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
  2. a standard or level of performance that is anticipated or required.
  3. the predicted average value of a random variable in probability and statistics.

Examples

  • She had high expectations for the new project.
  • There is an expectation that the weather will improve.

Common collocations: raise expectations, meet expectations, high expectations, set expectations, exceed expectations

Synonyms of Expectations

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Expectations

  • Expectation involves anticipation, while surprise is unexpected.