1. of, relating to, or based on expectations or what is expected
Usage: formal; often used in academic or technical contexts
2. relating to or involving the formation or management of expectations, especially in economics or psychology
Usage: technical; used in economics and behavioral sciences

Examples

• The expectational value of the investment was calculated based on historical data.
• Expectational theory suggests that people's beliefs about the future influence their current behavior.
• The company's expectational framework helped managers set realistic goals.
• Economists study expectational effects on inflation and consumer spending.
• Her expectational approach to problem-solving often led to better outcomes.