1. The anticipated or predicted route, trajectory, or sequence of events that something is likely to follow based on current conditions or projections
The satellite's expected path will take it over the equator tomorrow.
O caminho esperado do satélite o levará sobre o equador amanhã.
2. In programming and software testing, the normal or predicted sequence of program execution when no errors occur
The developer traced the expected path through the code to verify the logic.
O desenvolvedor rastreou o caminho esperado através do código para verificar a lógica.
3. In decision-making contexts, the course of action or outcome that is most likely or foreseen
The company deviated from its expected path due to market changes.
A empresa se desviou de seu caminho esperado devido a mudanças no mercado.