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{ "term": "expectation", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "a belief that something will happen because it is likely", "sensetop": "expectation of somethingexpectation about somethingexpectation that…in expectation of somethingin expectation", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.", "contextForm": "expectation of something" }, { "text": "We certainly had a **reasonable expectation** of success." }, { "text": "the government's expectations about the economy", "contextForm": "expectation about something" }, { "text": "There was a general expectation that he would win.", "contextForm": "expectation that…" }, { "text": "She had a **legitimate expectation** that her application would succeed." }, { "text": "The expectation is that property prices will rise." }, { "text": "Buyers are holding back in expectation of further price cuts.", "contextForm": "in expectation of something" }, { "text": "I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.", "contextForm": "in expectation" }, { "text": "**Contrary to expectations**, interest rates did not rise." }, { "text": "**Against all expectations**, she was enjoying herself." }, { "text": "Profits are broadly in line with expectations." }, { "text": "Sales came in above expectations this week." }, { "text": "She has defied all expectations with her career." }, { "text": "The article was written before the election result in the clear expectation of a Labour victory." }, { "text": "The course has produced results way beyond expectation." }, { "text": "The plaintiff is aged 30 and has a normal expectation of life." }, { "text": "The rise in share price confounded expectations." }, { "text": "The various categories of operating expenditure are broadly in line with expectations." }, { "text": "There is no longer a general expectation that married couples will have children." }, { "text": "They bought real estate in the expectation of a rise in prices." }, { "text": "Users have changed their expectations of library services." }, { "text": "differences in the expectations held by different social groups" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "great", "high"], "verb + expectation": ["have", "hold", "establish"], "expectation + verb": ["grow", "rise", "change"], "preposition": [ "above expectation", "against expectation", "contrary to expectation" ], "phrases": ["have every expectation", "in line with expectations"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a hope that something good will happen", "sensetop": "expectations for somebody/something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She went to college with great expectations." }, { "text": "to have **high/low expectations**" }, { "text": "I don't want to **raise **your **expectations** too much." }, { "text": "The results **exceeded** our **expectations**." }, { "text": "The numbers attending fell short of expectations." }, { "text": "The event did not **live up to expectations**." }, { "text": "There was an air of expectation and great curiosity." }, { "text": "He **has** high **expectations** for the team.", "contextForm": "expectations for somebody/something" }, { "text": "The White House said that they did not have any grand expectations for today's meeting." }, { "text": "He had been successful beyond his expectations." }, { "text": "They've found success far beyond their initial expectations." }, { "text": "This realization of our dreams surpassed even our wildest expectations." }, { "text": "the tensions and expectations surrounding the show" }, { "text": "Heightened expectations for educational progress had not been realized." }, { "text": "Her approach sought to lower people's expectations." }, { "text": "We have high expectations for her future." }, { "text": "Many children start with low expectations." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "great", "high"], "verb + expectation": ["have", "hold", "establish"], "expectation + verb": ["grow", "rise", "change"], "preposition": [ "above expectation", "against expectation", "contrary to expectation" ], "phrases": ["have every expectation", "in line with expectations"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a strong belief about the way something should happen or how somebody should behave", "sensetop": "expectations of somebody", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Unfortunately the new software has failed to **meet expectations**." }, { "text": "Some parents have **unrealistic expectations** of their children.", "contextForm": "expectations of somebody" }, { "text": "Her new car has not lived up to her expectations." }, { "text": "I have modest expectations about what my research can accomplish." }, { "text": "What should you do when an employee's performance is below expectation?" }, { "text": "trying to influence public expectations of the police" }, { "text": "It doesn't conform to people's normal expectations of what a zoo is." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "great", "high"], "verb + expectation": ["have", "hold", "establish"], "expectation + verb": ["grow", "rise", "change"], "preposition": [ "above expectation", "against expectation", "contrary to expectation" ], "phrases": ["have every expectation", "in line with expectations"] } } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/", "audio": "ex/expectation/expectation__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/", "audio": "ex/expectation/expectation__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "mid 16th cent.: from Latin expectatio(n-), from the verb expectare (see expect)." }