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ik-SPEKT-id/ɪkˈspektɪd/

Expected means believed to be likely, or treated as normal: the expected grade; as expected. Expect is the verb; unexpected is the opposite. Reports: the expected grade is not a guarantee on results day.

Meaning

Believed to be likely; treated as normal or required (an expected grade).

Examples

• “The expected grade on the report is not a guarantee on results day.”
• “As expected, the last train was cancelled after the strike vote.”

Good to know

the expected + grade / time / result. Verb: expect. Opposite: unexpected. Reports / rail. Past participle used as adjective.

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