| word | expectation |
|---|---|
| definition | noun Your expectations are your strong hopes or beliefs that something will happen or that you will get something that you want . Students' expectations were as varied as their expertise. The car has been General Motors' most visible success story, with sales far exceeding expectations. The Chancellor's statement lowers expectations of an early election. Contrary to general expectation, he announced that all four had given their approval. A person's expectations are strong beliefs which they have about the proper way someone should behave or something should happen. Stephen Chase had determined to live up to the expectations of the Company. ...the expectation that the grieving process should have a time limit on it. |
| inflections | expectations |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Expedition journey noun organized made purpose exploration byrd's
Previous card: Expect expecting expected i thing verb happen council
Up to card list: Oxford 5000 Word List ft. Collins (English)