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anticipation

an·tic·i·pa·tion [ an tìssi páysh'n ] (plural an·tic·i·pa·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. expectant waiting: the feeling of looking forward, usually excitedly or eagerly, to something that is going to happen

2. finance premature use of funds: the seizure or use of funds before they are legally available, especially from a trust fund

3. music note played before chord: a note related to a chord that is played just before the chord itself

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