expectancy
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛkt(ə)nsi/
The English word “expectancy” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.
- The state of being expected.
- Future interest as to possession or enjoyment
- expectation; expected value
- Something expected or awaited.
Etymology
From expectant + -cy or expect + -ancy.
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