expectation
expectation
a belief about what will probably happen
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expectation with Russian translation
expectation usage examples
Наше ожидание было, что встреча будет короткой.
Our expectation was a short meeting.
Результат оказался ниже их ожидания.
The result was below their expectation.
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How to pronounce expectation and what this word means
expectation translation: ожидание. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce expectation
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
expectation translation
ожидание
expectation examples
Our expectation was a short meeting.
expectation transcription
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/, /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
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expectation meaning: what does it mean?
a belief about what will probably happen
expectation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
expectation is pronounced as /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
expectation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Our expectation was a short meeting. Translation: Наше ожидание было, что встреча будет короткой.
Is expectation part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, expectation (ожидание) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is expectation part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, expectation (ожидание) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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