expectancies

noun

plural of expectancy
as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence that feeling of optimistic expectancy that fills theatergoers as they wait for the curtain to rise

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  1. anticipations
  2. expectations
Noun
  • Expectations of rate cuts at central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England have fallen, and in many cases been replaced by anticipations of hawkish monetary policy, sending yields on some European bonds to multi-decade highs.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of anticipations
Noun
  • When reviewing salary ranges, look beyond whether the pay meets your expectations.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The layout is built for both daily life and entertaining, starting with a kitchen that has been updated to modern expectations while still fitting the home’s classic style.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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