Meaning of the word expectation in English

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expectation

US /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case

Example:
There is an expectation that the economy will improve.
He failed to meet his parents' high expectations.
2.

a person's strong belief about what will happen or what they should achieve

Example:
My expectation is that we will finish on time.
He lives up to the expectation of being a great leader.
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