anticipation
an·tic·i·pa·tion
noun \(ˌ)an-ˌtis-ə-ˈpā-shən\Definition of ANTICIPATION
1
: occurrence (as of a disease or symptom) before the normal or expected time
2
: mental attitude that influences a later response
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