expectation
intermediateB1/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ · ex-pec-ta-tion
A belief that something will happen or is likely to happen.
Meanings
A belief that something will happen or is likely to happen.
ایمان کہ کچھ ہوگا یا ہونے کا امکان ہے۔
امید
umeed
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- high expectation
- raise expectations
- expectation management
Example Sentences
Her expectation of success motivated her to work harder.
اس کی کامیابی کی توقع نے اسے مزید محنت کرنے پر مجبور کیا۔
Us ki kamaabi ki tawaqqa ne use mazeed mehnat karne par majboor kiya.
There is a high expectation for improvement in the upcoming quarters.
آنے والے مراحل میں بہتری کی توقع ہے۔
Aane wale marahil mein behtari ki tawaqqa hai.
Meeting the customers' expectation is essential for business growth.
کسٹمرز کی توقعات پر پورا اترنا کاروباری ترقی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Customers ki tawaqqat par poora utran karobari taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'expectation' as X marks the spot where you hope to find something.
Imagine looking forward to opening a gift on your birthday.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جنہیں امید پہ ہو دنیا جیت کر، ان کے گھر برکتوں کی نہیں ہے کمی۔
Jinhein umeed pe ho duniya jeet kar, unke ghar barkatoon ki nahin hai kami.
For those who have hope of winning the world, there is no scarcity of blessings in their homes.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
امید پر دنیا قائم ہے
Umeed par duniya qaim hai
The world is based on hope.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "expectatio" — a looking out for
First known use: 14th century
The word 'expectation' comes from the Latin word 'expectatio', which means 'a looking out for' or 'waiting for'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century.