Expected
Example: Expected outcomes depend on predefined assumptions
Definition
"Expected" refers to something regarded as likely to happen or anticipated based on certain conditions or assumptions. In the phrase 'Expected outcomes depend on predefined assumptions,' it indicates results that are predicted or foreseen given specific premises.
Etymology
The word "expected" comes from the Latin verb 'expectare,' meaning 'to look out for' or 'await.' Over time, it evolved through Old French 'esperer' to Middle English, carrying the sense of anticipating or considering something probable. Did you know? The root 'spect' relates to looking or seeing, highlighting its connection to anticipation.
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"Expected" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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