anticipation

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. doing something early because you expect it will be needed later.

n. the act of taking action or considering something before the proper or expected time.

“In anticipation of the storm, we put all the garden furniture in the garage.”

“The city council reinforced the sea walls in anticipation of rising tides, demonstrating a rare instance of long-term infrastructure planning.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Music Technical

n. a note played slightly before the rest of the chord it belongs to.

n. a non-harmonic note that is played or sung just before the chord in which it is a structural member.

“The singer used a slight anticipation to make the melody feel more emotional.”

“The composer employed a melodic anticipation in the flute part, creating a momentary dissonance that resolved beautifully into the final cadence.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Finance Technical · Formal

n. paying back a loan or debt before the date it is actually due.

n. the prepayment of a financial obligation, often executed to reduce the total interest accrued.

“The contract allows for the anticipation of the loan without any extra fees.”

“The corporation opted for the anticipation of its high-interest bonds to improve its balance sheet before the end of the fiscal year.”