Definitions

1. verb

to look or provide for something before it happens or becomes available; to forecast or predict

“The company anticipated a large increase in sales during the holiday season.”

2. verb

to deal with something before it happens or becomes available

“She anticipated the problem by preparing a backup plan.”

3. noun

something that happens before something else; a forecast or prediction

“The news report was based on the company’s latest financial anticipations.”

4. noun

an expectation or forecast of something

“The team’s anticipations for the game were high, given their recent performance.”