expected value
ɪkˈspɛktɪd ˈvælju
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Definition of expected value - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.average outcome predicted by probabilityTECH.
  • The expected value of rolling a die is 3.5..
mean value
2.
probability theoryTECH.weighted average of outcomes using probabilitiesTECH.
  • The expected value of the dice roll is 3.5.
average mean
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Expressions with expected

lower than expectedadv.
less than what was predicted
The turnout for the event was lower than expected.
to be expectedadj.
anticipated or foreseen
The delay was to be expected due to the heavy traffic.
working as expectedadj.
functioning in the intended manner
The new software is working as expected.
expected resultsn.
outcomes predicted before doing a task, test, project or experiment
The report lists expected results for the next quarter.
when least expectedadv.
at a time that is not anticipated
The solution appeared when least expected.
better-than-expectedadj.
higher or more positive than what was predicted
The company's profits were better-than-expected this quarter.

Expressions with value

sentimental valuen.
importance something has because of personal feelings or memories
This old toy has sentimental value for me.
street valuen.
monetary worth of a commodity sold illegally
Authorities seized goods with a street value of $500,000.
face valuen.
apparent worth as opposed to real worth
He took her words at face value.
snob valuen.
appeal of exclusivity or high social status
The club's snob value attracts many wealthy members.
accept at face valuev.
believe something is true without checking or doubting
You shouldn't accept at face value everything you read online.
place value onv.
consider something important or beneficial
She places great value on honesty in relationships.
put a value onv.
decide how much something is worth in money or importance
It's hard to put a value on friendship.
take at face valuev.
accept as presented without questioning
She took his explanation at face value.
take them at face valuev.
accept something as true without questioning
She decided to take them at face value and moved on.
value for moneyn.
worth what you pay compared to quality or amount
This phone offers great value for money.

Terms related to expected value

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expectanticipationaverageforecastmeanmedianmodeprobabilityprojectioncalculationexpectationmathematics

Terms with expected value included in their meaning

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growth strategyn.
finance
investment plan focusing on companies expected to increase in value quickly
anticipated growthn.
finance
expected increase in size number or value over a future period
investment loann.
finance
loan borrowed to buy assets expected to grow in value or income
recovery stockn.
investment
stock expected to regain its value after a fall
EVacr.
acr: expected value
average of possible outcomes in probability
expectancyn.
mathematics
statistical expected value
second momentn.
mathematics
expected value of squared deviations from origin
unbiasedadj.
mathematics
having an expected value equal to the parameter

Examples of expected value in a sentence

  • Expected value helps in understanding risks.
  • Investors calculate the expected value to assess risk.
  • In gambling, the expected value can predict long-term outcomes.

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  1. French:valeur attendue, valeur espérée, ...
  2. German:Erwartungswert, Erwarteter Wert, ...
  3. Italian:valore atteso, ...
  4. Spanish:valor esperado, ...
  5. Portuguese:valor esperado, ...
  6. Chinese:期望值, 期望平均, ...
  7. Japanese:期待値, ...
  8. Arabic:قِيمَة مُتَوَقَّعَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹחֶלֶת, תוֹכֶלֶת, ...
  10. Russian:математическое ожидание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:очікуване значення, ...
  12. Hindi:अपेक्षित मान, प्रत्याशित मान, ...
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