Expected to happen, often based on a prediction or plan; as a verb, to expect or predict something before it happens.
“City planners have anticipated a rise in demand for public transit over the next decade.”
“The anticipated cost of the renovation project is expected to exceed the original budget.”
In Part 3 informational articles, 'anticipated' frequently introduces a prediction about a future event, such as population growth or a policy change. Because Part 3 tests your ability to match specific details to paragraphs, look for this word to identify sections discussing future projections rather than current or past facts.
Synonyms: expected, predicted, foreseen