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==Pronunciation==
*Noun
\ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən, ik-\
*Date: 1540
==Definitions==
*1 : the [[act]] or [[state]] of expecting : anticipation <in expectation of what would happen>
*2 a : something expected <not up to expectations> <expectations for an [[economic]] recovery>
:b : basis for expecting : assurance <they have every expectation of success>
:c : prospects of inheritance —usually used in plural
*3 : the state of being expected
*4 a : expectancy
:b : expected [[value]]
==Description==
In the case of uncertainty, expectation is what is considered the most likely to happen. An expectation, which is a [[belief]] that is centred on the [[future]], may or may not be realistic. A less advantageous result gives rise to the [[emotion]] of disappointment. If something happens that is not at all expected it is a surprise. An expectation about the [[behavior]] or performance of another [[person]], expressed to that person, may have the nature of a strong request, or an order.
[[Category: General Reference]]
==Pronunciation==
*Noun
\ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən, ik-\
*Date: 1540
==Definitions==
*1 : the [[act]] or [[state]] of expecting : anticipation <in expectation of what would happen>
*2 a : something expected <not up to expectations> <expectations for an [[economic]] recovery>
:b : basis for expecting : assurance <they have every expectation of success>
:c : prospects of inheritance —usually used in plural
*3 : the state of being expected
*4 a : expectancy
:b : expected [[value]]
==Description==
In the case of uncertainty, expectation is what is considered the most likely to happen. An expectation, which is a [[belief]] that is centred on the [[future]], may or may not be realistic. A less advantageous result gives rise to the [[emotion]] of disappointment. If something happens that is not at all expected it is a surprise. An expectation about the [[behavior]] or performance of another [[person]], expressed to that person, may have the nature of a strong request, or an order.
[[Category: General Reference]]
