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إنجليزي

expectation

gb/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
B1 إنجليزي
~ 2000
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B1 state
1

belief about a future event

The feeling or idea that something will happen in the future.

نمط الاستخدام: an expectation that [clause]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expectation' with 'hope'; 'expectation' is a belief about what will happen, not just a desire.
مرادفات
anticipation (Often suggests eager or excited waiting for something, while 'expectation' can be neutral.)
أضداد
surprise (Indicates something happening without prior belief or prediction, opposite to having an expectation.)
تراكيب شائعة
high expectations |meet expectations |live up to expectations |raise expectations |public expectations
مواضيع
emotions |daily life |planning |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The team's victory was beyond everyone's expectations.
  • She went into the interview with high expectations.
  • There is an expectation that the company will release a new product this year.
  • Public expectations for the film were extremely high.
  • He failed to meet his parents’ expectations.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I have an expectation that it will rain tomorrow.
  • Her parents have high expectations for her grades.
  • The test was easier than my expectations.
  • We have an expectation that he will come on time.
اسم B1 entity
2

standard considered normal or required

The usual way people think something should be done or how good it should be.

نمط الاستخدام: the expectation of [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'expectations' with 'rules'; 'expectations' are about standards, not strict laws.
مرادفات
standard (A more general term for a level of quality; 'expectation' often implies a personal or group belief about what should happen.)
أضداد
low standard (Implies minimal requirements, opposite to high expectations.)
تراكيب شائعة
meet expectations |fall short of expectations |set expectations |exceed expectations
مواضيع
social norms |work |education |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The service here meets our expectations.
  • Teachers have certain expectations of their students.
  • The performance fell short of expectations.
  • Management has set clear expectations for all employees.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • My boss has high expectations for my work.
  • This hotel meets my expectations.
  • The food did not meet my expectations.
  • Teachers have big expectations for their students.
اسم technical C1 quantity
3

statistical expected value

In math, the average result you would get if you did something many times.

مرادفات
expected value (Exact technical synonym used in mathematics.)
تراكيب شائعة
mathematical expectation |expected value
مواضيع
mathematics |statistics |science |education
أمثلة
  • The expectation of X is calculated by multiplying each value by its probability.
  • In probability theory, expectation is a fundamental concept.
  • We can compute the expectation to predict average outcomes.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • In math, the expectation is like the average result.
  • We can find the expectation by using probabilities.
  • The expectation tells us what we may get on average.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
expectation
IPA
GB/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
ex - pect - a - tion (٤ مقاطع)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: expectation
  • Plural: expectations
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
expectations noun
Core family
expect verb A2 expected adjective
Related words
expectancy noun B2 expectant adjective expectantly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unexpected adjective B1 unexpectedly adverb B1
تعبيرات

beyond expectations

1
/bɪjˈɔnd ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase

better than expected

Much better than people thought it would be.

أمثلة
  • The results were beyond expectations.
  • Her kindness was beyond expectations.

fall short of expectations

1
/fˈɔl ʃˈɔɹt əv ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase

do worse than expected

To not do as well as people thought you would.

أمثلة
  • The movie fell short of expectations and got poor reviews.
  • His performance fell short of expectations.

live up to expectations

1
/lˈɪv ˈʌp tə ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase

match what was hoped for

To be as good as people hoped or thought you would be.

أمثلة
  • The young player lived up to expectations in his first game.
  • She worked hard to live up to her teacher’s expectations.

meet expectations

1
/mˈit ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase

do as well as expected

To do as well as people thought you would.

أمثلة
  • The product met all our expectations.
  • He worked hard to meet his parents’ expectations.
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