expectation

an expectation that the government will provide the resources.

the messianic expectations of that time.

they are unburdened by expectations of success.

It's our expectation that you will do well.

a life expectancy of 70 years.Also called In this sense, also called expectation

students had high expectations for their future.

Rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year.

My expectations had been met in full measure.

pitched her expectations too high.

Did the TV play live up to your expectations?

Does the hotel meet your expectations?

He has little expectation of passing the exam.

contrary to his expectations, he found the atmosphere exciting.

apocalyptic expectations, envisaging the end of the world as we know it .

Contrary to our expectations, he was eliminated in the first round.

His parents have great expectations for his future.

The plaintiff is aged 30 and has a normal expectation of life.

The person you hired has exceeded your expectations.

[C] It fell short of the latter's expectations.

The goats really exceeded my expectations.

You were right to lower my expectations.

People often get into love affairs because they have unrealistic expectations about somebody.

Our local colleagues have high expectations of us.

The reception far exceeded their expectations.

I think there were very high expectations.

That was my expectation about the future.

Yes, but, uh, keep your expectations low.