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expectation

[ek-spek-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spɛkˈteɪ ʃən /


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Texting is asynchronous, but expectations are for immediate replies.

From The Wall Street Journal

But this is where history diverges with expectations: After such a strong stretch, an analysis by Dow Jones Market Data shows that the average return for the following calendar year was just 4.6%.

From MarketWatch

Marvel will be hoping that Avengers: Doomsday will live up to expectations and be a box office juggernaut.

From BBC

Emery demonstrated he is not only the master of strategy, but also expectation management.

From BBC

Do either of the above scenarios interfere with that expectation?

From MarketWatch