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expectancy

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[ik-spek-tuhn-see]

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noun

plural

expectancies

the quality or state of expecting; expectation; anticipatory belief or desire.
the state of being expected.
an object of expectation; something expected.

expectancy

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noun

something expected, esp on the basis of a norm or average
his life expectancy was 30 years
anticipation; expectation
the prospect of a future interest or possession, esp in property
an estate in expectancy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of expectancy¹

From the Medieval Latin word ex(s)pectantia, dating back to 1590–1600. See expectant, -ancy

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With so few known cases it is hard for doctors to predict Jack's life expectancy.

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In 1900, the average life expectancy of a 1-year-old in the U.S. was about 56 years; that bespeaks a morbid population of infants.

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Half of women with breast cancer fuelled by the hormone oestrogen are likely to see their life expectancy double when capivasertib is combined with hormone therapy, research has shown.

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Prior to this week's success, the expectancy was that Postecoglou would leave before next season; the Australian ultimately paying the price for a dreadful domestic season.

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Many governments have raised the retirement age in recent years to reflect longer life expectancy and to tackle budget deficits.

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