expectation

/ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/

noun

oczekiwanie

/ɔt͡ʂɛkʲiˈvaɲɛ/· rzeczownik

Also

nadzieja(f)przewidywanie(n)

Definition

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case, or a feeling of hopeful anticipation.

Examples

My expectations for the trip were very high.

Moje oczekiwania wobec podróży były bardzo wysokie.

There is a general expectation that prices will rise.

Istnieje ogólne przewidywanie, że ceny wzrosną.

Synonyms

anticipation hope prospect

Collocations

high expectationsmeet expectationslower expectations

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