Examples of “expectation” in a Sentence

noun A strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.

• We set off with the expectation that the weather would stay dry all day.
• Her expectation of a quick reply turned out to be wrong.
• There is a general expectation that prices will rise next year.

noun A standard or requirement that someone is supposed to meet.

• Parents have high expectations of the teachers at this school.
• Be clear about your expectations before you start working with a new team.
• The new hire struggled to meet the company's expectations.