Synonyms for expectation

Synonyms for (noun) expectation

Synonyms: prospect, expectation, outlook

Definition: belief about (or mental picture of) the future

Similar words: belief

Definition: any cognitive content held as true


Synonyms: arithmetic mean, expectation, expected value, first moment

Definition: the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values

Similar words: mean, mean value

Definition: an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n


Synonyms: expectation

Definition: the feeling that something is about to happen

Similar words: feeling

Definition: the experiencing of affective and emotional states

Usage: she had a feeling of euphoria; he had terrible feelings of guilt; I disliked him and the feeling was mutual


Synonyms: expectation, anticipation

Definition: anticipating with confidence of fulfillment

Similar words: hopefulness

Definition: full of hope


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