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expectation

/ɛkˈspɛktəʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does expectation mean?

noun

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case; a feeling of anticipation or hope.

Example

"The team's expectation of winning the championship was high after their previous season's success."

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