expectation

[ˌekspek'teɪʃn]

nome

1) (assumption, prediction) aspettativa f., previsione f.

it is my expectation that — mi aspetto che

against all expectation(s) — contro tutte le previsioni

beyond all expectation(s) — oltre ogni aspettativa

2) (aspiration, hope) aspirazione f., attesa f.

to live up to sb.'s expectations — corrispondere alle aspettative di qcn.

I don't want to raise their expectations — non voglio illuderli

3) (requirement, demand) aspettativa f., richiesta f.

to have certain expectations of — esigere determinate cose da [employee]

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[ekspek-]

noun

1) (the state of expecting: In expectation of a wage increase, he bought a washing-machine.) attesa

2) (what is expected: He failed his exam, contrary to expectation(s); Did the concert come up to your expectations?) aspettativa

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[ˌekspek'teɪʃn]

nome

1) (assumption, prediction) aspettativa f., previsione f.

it is my expectation that — mi aspetto che

against all expectation(s) — contro tutte le previsioni

beyond all expectation(s) — oltre ogni aspettativa

2) (aspiration, hope) aspirazione f., attesa f.

to live up to sb.'s expectations — corrispondere alle aspettative di qcn.

I don't want to raise their expectations — non voglio illuderli

3) (requirement, demand) aspettativa f., richiesta f.

to have certain expectations of — esigere determinate cose da [employee]