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Expect is a classic Unix testing utility. So naming it expect gives it a connection to that heritage.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expect

Hmm, yes, I know that one and one of the reasons why I considered the naming weird. Original Tcl expect is rather automation than testing in the slot in my mind it occupies, even if it maybe could be (badly) used as a testing tool.

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