expectation [ingl brit ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃ(ə)n, ingl am ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃ(ə)n] SOST
1. expectation (assumption, prediction):
- it is my expectation that …
- + congt to have expectations of success
- beyond all expectation(s)
2. expectation (aspiration, hope):
- attente f