Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A belief about what will happen in the future or the way that something should be done.
Expectation
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
What are your expectations for the new job?The show lived up to our high expectations.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word "expectationem," which comes from "exspectare," meaning to look out for or to await. The term reflects the act of looking forward to an event or occurrence.
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