Preparing for Your Test. For cholesterol and glucose tests, you must fast for at least 8 hours prior to having your blood drawn, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Fasting means no eating or drinking for at least 8 hours before the test, except water. After your blood is drawn, you may resume your regular diet.
role expectation (social role expectation) (noun) The way a role ought to be performed as determined by a group or society. Example: A university student is expected to complete assignments on time and come to class prepared. The terms role expectation and social role expectation are used interchangeably in a sociological context. In contrast to role expectation, role performance is the actual behavior and expression of an individual occupying a role.
expectation definition, expectation meaning | English dictionary. Search also in: Web News Encyclopedia Images. expectation. n. 1 the act or state of expecting or the state of being expected. 2 usually pl something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for. we have great expectations for his future, their worst expectations. 3 an attitude of expectancy or hope; anticipation. to regard something with expectation.