noun. The act or state of expecting; expectation.

noun. The state of being expected.

noun. Something expected.

noun. An expected amount calculated on the basis of actuarial data.

noun. expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something

noun. the state of being expected

noun. something expected or awaited

noun. an expectation

noun. something expected (as on the basis of a norm)

"University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, who has studied health inequalities and reproductive patterns, points out that healthy life expectancy is short for African Americans and women depend on extended family networks for support."

life expectancy  

amazement  anticipation  anticipations  anxiety  awe  

anticipation  apprehension  hopefulness  

expect