expectation
//ˌekspekˈteɪʃən//
Noun
expectationSingular
expectationsPlural
1
A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
There is a general expectation that the economy will improve next year.
2
A belief that someone will or should achieve something.
Parents often have high expectations for their children.
3
The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case.
The children waited with expectation for the holidays to begin.