What is the meaning of anticipation?

noun

  • An expectation.
  • Something expected (as on the basis of a norm. )
    • usage: "each of them had their own anticipations"; "an indicator of expectancy in development"
  • The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future.
  • Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment.
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