definition of
anticipation

[1] #1 anticipation n. [expectancy] an expectation. wn

[2] #2 anticipation n. [expectancy] something expected (as on the basis of a norm); "each of them had their own anticipations"; "an indicator of expectancy in development". wn

[3] #3 anticipation n. [prediction, prevision] the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future). wn

[4] #4 anticipation n. [expectation] anticipating with confidence of fulfillment. wn