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Since our English skills differ (and mine is lacking too), it would be apt to defer to ChatGPT for an answer:
My question: Is there a difference between "will" and "is expected to"?
ChatGPT said:
Yes, there is a difference between "will" and "is expected to", mainly in certainty and implication:
"Will" – expresses a high degree of certainty or a definite future action. It implies confidence that something is going to happen.
Example: It will rain tomorrow. (The speaker is certain about this.)
"Is expected to" – suggests a prediction based on current information, but with some uncertainty. It implies that something is likely to happen, but it is not guaranteed.
Example: It is expected to rain tomorrow. (There is a forecast, but it's not 100% certain.)
In formal or cautious writing, "is expected to" is often used to avoid making absolute claims.
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In general, most companies use "is expected to" in their guidance but I reckon with the "completed contracts method" accounting (revenue/costs capitalized on BS before recognizing profit at TOP), the profits for the particular period are "guaranteed" per say.
My question: Is there a difference between "will" and "is expected to"?
ChatGPT said:
Yes, there is a difference between "will" and "is expected to", mainly in certainty and implication:
"Will" – expresses a high degree of certainty or a definite future action. It implies confidence that something is going to happen.
Example: It will rain tomorrow. (The speaker is certain about this.)
"Is expected to" – suggests a prediction based on current information, but with some uncertainty. It implies that something is likely to happen, but it is not guaranteed.
Example: It is expected to rain tomorrow. (There is a forecast, but it's not 100% certain.)
In formal or cautious writing, "is expected to" is often used to avoid making absolute claims.
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In general, most companies use "is expected to" in their guidance but I reckon with the "completed contracts method" accounting (revenue/costs capitalized on BS before recognizing profit at TOP), the profits for the particular period are "guaranteed" per say.