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# below expectations

phrase (adjective phrase)

«below expectations» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, school and work) not as good as it should be; not good enough.

### In the lessons

School reports, job reviews, company results; all regions; formal and polite.

### Examples

- Maths progress is below expectations.
- Report: «Effort is below expectations this term.»
- The company's sales were below expectations.
- Review: «His work was below expectations.»
- Results came in below expectations.
- Official letter: «Attendance this term has been below expectations.»

### Note

Stands for «poor» or «not good enough». Formal. Compare «approaching standard», «needs improvement».