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We're in a tightening cycle and the reason is the economy is growing, there's no expectation that the global economy and the Polish economy as a consequence could slow down dramatically.
Marek Belka

Meaning of "expectation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXPECTATION

expectation  [ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXPECTATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Expectation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EXPECTATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of expectation in the English dictionary

The first definition of expectation in the dictionary is the act or state of expecting or the state of being expected. Other definition of expectation is something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for. Expectation is also an attitude of expectancy or hope; anticipation.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXPECTATION


accreditation
əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən
adaptation
ˌædəpˈteɪʃən
alimentation
ˌælɪmɛnˈteɪʃən
citation
saɪˈteɪʃən
consultation
ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən
documentation
ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən
excitation
ˌɛksɪˈteɪʃən
hesitation
ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən
implementation
ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən
interpretation
ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən
invitation
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
limitation
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
meditation
ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən
orientation
ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən
presentation
ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən
rehabilitation
ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən
representation
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən
reputation
ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən
rotation
rəʊˈteɪʃən
transportation
ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXPECTATION

expect
expectable
expectably
expectance
expectancy
expectant
expectant mother
expectantly
expectation of life
expectational
expectative
expected
expected frequency
expected utility
expected value
expectedly
expectedness
expecter
expecting
expectingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXPECTATION

action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
duration
education
evaluation
federation
formation
foundation
generation

Synonyms and antonyms of expectation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EXPECTATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «expectation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of expectation

Translation of «expectation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXPECTATION

Find out the translation of expectation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of expectation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «expectation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

期望
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

expectativa
570 millions of speakers

English

expectation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उम्मीद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التوقع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ожидание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

expectativa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রত্যাশা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

attente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jangkaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Erwartung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

期待
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sabar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trông mong
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எதிர்பார்ப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपेक्षा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beklenti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aspettativa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oczekiwanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

очікування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

așteptare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προσδοκία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verwagting
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förväntan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forventning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of expectation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPECTATION»

The term «expectation» is very widely used and occupies the 14.546 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPECTATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «expectation» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «expectation» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about expectation

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10 QUOTES WITH «EXPECTATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word expectation.
1
Sam Abell
The best lesson I was given is that all of life teaches, especially if we have that expectation.
2
Kathy Acker
And I'm working at trying to find a kind of language where I won't be so easily modulated by expectation.
3
Amos Bronson Alcott
That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.
4
Samuel Alexander
An expectation is a future object, recognised as belonging to me.
5
Joseph Altuzarra
I honestly think that with our generation - Alex Wang, Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Christian Cota, Robert Geller - there's a different expectation of what our behavior should be. People expect designers to be good businesspeople and PR people, and I don't think partying is a part of that persona the way it used to be.
6
Marek Belka
We're in a tightening cycle and the reason is the economy is growing, there's no expectation that the global economy and the Polish economy as a consequence could slow down dramatically.
7
Kingman Brewster, Jr.
There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you; no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.
8
Charlotte Bronte
Life is so constructed, that the event does not, cannot, will not, match the expectation.
9
Frances Burney
A youthful mind is seldom totally free from ambition; to curb that, is the first step to contentment, since to diminish expectation is to increase enjoyment.
10
Joan Chen
The difference between me and American-born actors is that I came here with the expectation of not being treated fairly.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXPECTATION»

Discover the use of expectation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to expectation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sweet Anticipation: Music and the Psychology of Expectation
A theory of expectations is used to explain how music evokes various emotions; for readers interested in cognitive science and evolutionary psychology as well as music.
David Brian Huron, 2006
2
Expectation
Katie must uncover the truth to protect the miracle drug and regain her own reputation. Katie's search for answers will force her to scale a mountain of secrets and lies whose summit is the overwhelming power of human expectation.
Aaron Pogue, 2011
3
Expectation of the Millennium: Shi'ism in History
This is an anthology on the history, politics, and social aspects of Shi'ism including translations of original sources.
Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Hamid Dabashi, Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr, 1989
4
Probability Via Expectation
This book is a complete revision of the earlier work Probability which ap peared in 1970.
Peter Whittle, 1992
5
Apocalypse as Utopian Expectation (800-1500): The Apocalypse ...
This study identifies Berengaudus of Ferrieres as a Carolingian whose Apocalypse commentary accentuated the utopianism of early Medieval exegetes.
Derk Visser, 1996
6
From Expectation to Experience: Essays on Law and Legal ...
In this collection of essays, James Boyd White continues his work in the rhetorical and literary analysis of law, seeing it as a system for the creation of social meaning.
James Boyd White, 2000
7
Beyond Expectation: Lesbian/bi/queer Women and Assisted ...
Luce skillfully juxtaposes the stories of her interviewees with the wider public discourses about lesbian/bi/queer parenting and reproductive technology and highlights gaps in existing legislative reforms.
Jacquelyne Luce, 2010
8
Uncertainty and Expectation: Strategies for the Trading of Risk
"If one adds Gerald Ashley's innovative thinking to his track record as a successful trader and his wealth of experience in central banking, this book makes compulsive reading!
Gerald Ashley, 2005
9
Expectation, Enterprise and Profit
degree possible if it does not conflict with general 'laws', 'principles' or stereotypes which are accepted by the expectation former by reason of his personal fortuitous experience or his systematic study of things; and if the imagined situation or ...
G.L.S. Shackle, 2013
10
The Expectation of Justice: France, 1944-1946
A study of France immediately following liberation from German rule that explores the difficulties of adjusting to peace and the conflicting views about administering justice.
Megan Koreman, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXPECTATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term expectation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Referees will live up to expectation, says FA Cup chief
The chairman of Ghana FA Cup Committee JY Appiah has indicated that the referees who will officiate the semi-final games this weekend will ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
2
The Expectation Problem, Part 2: The Discordance of Sound …
Almost every season, a new piece produced by Kyoto Animation, one of the more notable anime production houses in Japan, is greeted with ... «The Fandom Post, Jul 15»
3
Malaysian factory output exceeds expectation
Malaysia's industrial production in May rose 4.5% from a year earlier, beating market expectations as output in all sectors increased, data from ... «The Rakyat Post, Jul 15»
4
Stocks gain as expectation for earning disclosure flies high
"Continued gaining spell coupled with positive expectation regarding forthcoming earning disclosures might be encouraging investors to take ... «Financial Express Bangladesh, Jul 15»
5
CPL says full year profits to hit €13m expectation
Irish recruitment company CPL Resources has said that that it expects its profit before tax for the year to the end of June to be in line with market ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
6
Burnley defender Michael Duff: 'We can handle expectation this …
Burnley defender Michael Duff has insisted that he and his teammates can handle the expectation surrounding the club as they head into the ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
7
Norway inflation likely lower than Norges Banks expectation
Norges Bank expects core inflation to be at 2.5% in June. The Bank expects higher core inflation as food inflation, growth on airfares and on ... «EconoTimes, Jul 15»
8
The expectation game: Subjectively dismissing the Apple Watch
The expectation game: Subjectively dismissing the Apple Watch. If you don't like it, then it can't be good. The Macalope | @TheMacalope. «Macworld, Jul 15»
9
Top Cop cites expectation of greater accountability
Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud on Saturday told policemen and women that while the new APNU+AFC administration has signalled ... «Stabroek News, Jul 15»
10
McGregor carries the weight of expectation into UFC 189
Conor McGregor is a polarising figure, but whatever your opinion, you can't deny the showman/businessman he has become in the UFC, and ... «The Roar, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Expectation [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/expectation>. May 2024 ».
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