prior expectation

Frequency: 6.511.7 per million words

a belief or assumption about what is likely to happen, held before an event

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  • The product's performance significantly exceeded our prior expectations.
  • Despite their prior expectations of failure, the team achieved remarkable success.
  • Her prior expectations about the city were based on outdated information.
  • It's essential to manage prior expectations before embarking on a complex project.
  • The research findings challenged many long-held prior expectations in the field.
  • He approached the interview with a degree of nervousness, influenced by his prior expectations.
  • Setting realistic prior expectations helps prevent disappointment.
  • The unexpected turn of events completely altered everyone's prior expectations.
  • Did your prior expectations for the vacation align with the actual experience?
  • Avoid forming strong prior expectations when encountering new cultures.