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EXPECTATION

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Expectation.

How to pronounce expectation:

US

Expectation - as a noun

Belief about (or mental picture of) the future

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outlook11prospect14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belief11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticipation16

The feeling that something is about to happen

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arithmetic meanexpected valuefirst moment

Example Sentences

"I had high expectations for the concert, but it turned out to be disappointing."
"Her academic performance exceeded everyone's expectations."
"The company failed to meet the sales expectations for the quarter."
"We must fulfill our customers' expectations to maintain their loyalty."
"The expectations of the parents put a lot of pressure on the students."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPECTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expectation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPECTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is EXPECTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expectation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPECTATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is EXPECTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expectation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPECTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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