Plural of expectation
regular plural
The plural of expectation is expectations.
Forms of expectation
| Singular | expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | expectations /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Expectations in a sentence
- Some have proved to be remarkably satisfactory in service; others have so far not come up to expectations and I suppose it is doubtful whether any more orders for some types will be forthcoming.1961 March, B.A. Haresnape, “Design on the railway”, in Trains Illustrated, page 145
- He struggled with his parents' expectations.
- Your staff went beyond my expectations in refunding my parking ticket.From the entry beyond
- The software is pretty good, except for a few cases where its behavior diverges from user expectations.From the entry diverge
- The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination.From the entry surpass
Meaning of expectation
- noun The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
- noun That which is expected or looked for.
- noun An implicit obligation or duty held by another in someone's view.
Questions about the plural of expectation
- What is the plural of expectation?
- The plural of expectation is expectations.
- Is expectation countable?
- Expectation is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: expectation (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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