Meaning of the word expectations in English

What does expectations mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

expectations

US /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃənz/
UK /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃənz/

Plural Noun

strong beliefs about how something will happen or about how someone will behave

Example:
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He failed to meet his parents' expectations.
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The movie exceeded all my expectations.