The term 'MEET, AS EXPECTATIONS' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: SATISFY (7 letters), RISETO (6 letters), and LIVEUPTO (8 letters). SATISFY means to fulfill or comply with a need or requirement. RISETO means to rise to a level of expectation or to meet a challenge. LIVEUPTO means to fulfill an obligation or promise, or to live up to expectations. All three words are related to the idea of meeting expectations, either by fulfilling a need or requirement, rising to a level of expectation, or living up to a promise or obligation.