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expected

/ɛkˈspɛktɪd/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does expected mean?

verb, noun

To consider or regard as likely to happen or be the case; to anticipate or forecast. A person or thing regarded as likely to happen or be the case.

Example

"The weather forecast suggested that it would rain, so we expected an umbrella to be useful."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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