expectance
tən noun, plural ex·pect·an·cies.
1.
the quality or state of expecting; expectation; anticipatory belief or desire.
2.
the state of being expected.
3.
Also, ex·pect·ance.
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expectancy or expectance (ɪkˈspɛktənsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | something expected, esp on the basis of a norm or average: his life expectancy was 30 years |
| 2. | anticipation; expectation |
| 3. | the prospect of a future interest or possession, esp in property: an estate in expectancy |
| expectance or expectance | |
| —n | |
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| expectancy or expectance (ɪkˈspɛktənsɪ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | something expected, esp on the basis of a norm or average: his life expectancy was 30 years |
| 2. | anticipation; expectation |
| 3. | the prospect of a future interest or possession, esp in property: an estate in expectancy |
| expectance or expectance | |
| —n | |
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