anticipation anticipation /æntɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
noun
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()
Something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
(
expectancy
, anticipation
)
something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
Each of them had their own anticipations
each of them had their own anticipations
An indicator of expectancy in development
an indicator of expectancy in development
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()
An expectation
(
expectancy
, anticipation
)
an expectation
The children waited in anticipation for the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
The children waited in anticipation for the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
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()
The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
(
prevision
, anticipation
, prediction
)
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
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Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
(
anticipation
, expectation
)
anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
The team had high expectations for the upcoming match.
The team had high expectations for the upcoming match.