Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

expectation

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


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to between $9 and $11 a share, compared with a previous expectation of between $7 and $11.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

“There is ‘an expectation that even the Attorney General must be able to draw the line between political allegiance and fidelity to the people, as well as the fair administration of law,’ ” Williams wrote.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

There’s no expectation of a housing boom in the near future.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

In the case of police officers, she said, they have an expectation of privacy in non-public settings such as a locker room at their station house.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

What’s more, the release of Hamilton's plan produced a purchasing frenzy, as bankers and investors aware of the funding proposal bought up the securities in expectation of a tidy profit.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Consumers’ long-run inflation expectations held steady versus June.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“What stood out to us is there’s a disconnect between expectations and reality,” said Deb Boyden, head of U.S. defined contributions at Schroders.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Any decline in unemployment or sharp increase in employment growth would strengthen expectations of another rate increase.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

"We have consistently made clear our expectations that charges should reflect the gravity of the tragedy. This includes the Prime Minister and I expressing these expectations directly to our respective counterparts."

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Maybe he meant to be helpful in trying to keep me at home, but his old-fashioned expectations were revealing themselves like a sagging slip.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




Vocabulary lists containing expectation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training