expectation
Translation
belief about the future, hope, standard
Examples
The results exceeded all our expectations.
The results exceeded all our expectations.
There is a general expectation that he will win.
There is a general expectation that he will win.
She has high expectations of her children.
She has high expectations of her children.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a belief about what will happen The results exceeded all our expectations.
((that ...)) a belief that something will happen There is a general expectation that he will win.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anticipation, prospect, hope. 'Expectancy' is a more general feeling, while 'expectation' is a specific belief or standard.
Etymology
From Latin 'expectare' (to await), from ex- 'out' + spectare 'to look at'. The suffix -ation forms a noun denoting an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'high expectations' – a high standard you expect someone to meet. It's more concrete than 'expectancy'.