26984 words

expected

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
believed to be going to happen or arrive:

Examples:

The expected counterattack never happened.
The painting sold for three times the expected price.
2
going to be born soon:

Examples:

They do not yet know the sex of their expected child.
3
believed to be something that should happen or be done:

Examples:

A third of pupils are failing to reach the expected standards.
His findings suggest a significant departure from the expected level of professionalism and performance of the company's senior leadership.

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