expectation
gb/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 2000
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
state
1
belief about a future event
The feeling or idea that something will happen in the future.
Padrão de uso:
an expectation that [clause]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expectation' with 'hope'; 'expectation' is a belief about what will happen, not just a desire.
Sinónimos
anticipation (Often suggests eager or excited waiting for something, while 'expectation' can be neutral.)
Antónimos
surprise (Indicates something happening without prior belief or prediction, opposite to having an expectation.)
Colocações
high expectations
|meet expectations
|live up to expectations
|raise expectations
|public expectations
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
B1
entity
2
standard considered normal or required
The usual way people think something should be done or how good it should be.
Padrão de uso:
the expectation of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'expectations' with 'rules'; 'expectations' are about standards, not strict laws.
Sinónimos
standard (A more general term for a level of quality; 'expectation' often implies a personal or group belief about what should happen.)
Antónimos
low standard (Implies minimal requirements, opposite to high expectations.)
Colocações
meet expectations
|fall short of expectations
|set expectations
|exceed expectations
Temas
social norms
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
technical
C1
quantity
3
statistical expected value
In math, the average result you would get if you did something many times.
Sinónimos
expected value (Exact technical synonym used in mathematics.)
Colocações
mathematical expectation
|expected value
Temas
mathematics
|statistics
|science
|education
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
expectation
IPA
GB/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pect - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: expectation
- Plural: expectations
Família de palavras
Forms
expectations
noun
Core family
expect
verb A2
expected
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unexpected
adjective B1
unexpectedly
adverb B1
Expressões
beyond expectations
1/bɪjˈɔnd ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
better than expected
Much better than people thought it would be.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The product met all our expectations.
- He worked hard to meet his parents’ expectations.