Definition of expectation

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Expectation (n.) The value of any chance (as the prospect of prize or property) which depends upon some contingent event. Expectations are computed for or against the occurrence of the event.

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Singular :: Singular (a.) Departing from general usage or expectations; odd; whimsical; -- often implying disapproval or consure.
Expectative :: Expectative (a.) Constituting an object of expectation; contingent.
Hopeful :: Hopeful (a.) Full of hope, or agreeable expectation; inclined to hope; expectant..
Attendance :: Attendance (v. t.) Waiting for; expectation.
Hope :: Hope (n.) A desire of some good, accompanied with an expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable; an expectation of something which is thought to be desirable; confidence; pleasing expectancy..
Contemplation :: Contemplation (n.) The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.
Unexpectation :: Unexpectation (n.) Absence of expectation; want of foresight.
Joy :: "Joy (n.) The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight..
Pleasure :: Pleasure (n.) The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; -- opposed to pain, sorrow, etc..
Sure :: Sure (superl.) Fit or worthy to be depended on; certain not to fail or disappoint expectation; unfailing; strong; permanent; enduring.
Chance :: Chance (v. i.) To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation..
Sham :: Sham (n.) That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug..
Disappointment :: Disappointment (n.) The act of disappointing, or the state of being disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope; miscarriage of design or plan; frustration..
Despair :: Despair (v. i.) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation; -- often with of.
Promise :: Promise (a.) That which causes hope, expectation, or assurance; especially, that which affords expectation of future distinction; as, a youth of great promise..
Notional :: Notional (a.) Given to foolish or visionary expectations; whimsical; fanciful; as, a notional man..
Prospect :: Prospect (v.) That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success..
Amuse :: Amuse (v.) To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
Expectingly :: Expectingly (adv.) In a state of expectation.
Wait :: Wait (v. t.) To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders..
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