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   project

   noun

   • 1. an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim: "a research project" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • ▪ a piece of research work undertaken by a school or college student: "a history project" Similar assignmentpiece of workhomeworkpiece of researchtask
   • ▪ a proposed or planned undertaking: "the novel undermines its own stated project of telling a story" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • 2. a government-subsidized housing development with relatively low rents: North American "her family still lives in the projects"

   verb

   • 1. estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data: "spending was projected at £72,900 million" Similar forecastpredictestimatecalculategaugereckonexpectextrapolate
   • ▪ plan (a scheme or undertaking): "in the later 1930s, many new road schemes were projected" Similar intendplanproposemap outdevisedesignoutline
   • 2. extend outwards beyond something else; protrude: "I noticed a slip of paper projecting from the book" Similar stick outjut outjutprotrudeextendstand outhang overoverhangbulge outpoke outlap override overthrust outobtrudecantileverarchaic:be imminentprotuberate
   • 3. throw or cause to move forward or outward: "seeds are projected from the tree" Similar throwcastflinghurltossloblaunchdischargepropelshootinformal:chuckslingbungheave
   • ▪ cause (light, shadow, or an image) to fall on a surface: "the one light projected shadows on the wall" Similar castthrowsendshedlet fallreflectshine
   • ▪ cause (a sound) to be heard at a distance: "being audible depends on your ability to project your voice"
   • ▪ imagine (oneself, a situation, etc.) as having moved to a different place or time: "people may be projecting the present into the past"
   • 4. present or promote (a particular view or image): "he strives to project an image of youth" Similar conveyput acrossput overcommunicatepresentpromotepresent oneself as
   • ▪ present (someone or something) in a particular way: "she liked to project herself more as a friend than a doctor"
   • ▪ display (an emotion or quality) in one's behaviour: "everyone would be amazed that a young girl could project such depths of emotion"
   • ▪ attribute or transfer an emotion or desire to (another person), especially unconsciously: "men may sometimes project their own fears on to women" Similar attributeascribeimputeassignexternalize
   • 5. draw straight lines through (a given figure) to produce a corresponding figure on a surface or a line.
   • 6. make a projection of (the earth, sky, etc.) on a plane surface.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘preliminary design, tabulated statement’): from Latin projectum ‘something prominent’, neuter past participle of proicere ‘throw forth’, from pro- ‘forth’ + jacere ‘to throw’. Early senses of the verb were ‘plan’ and ‘cause to move forward’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. projectable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROJECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of project as a noun and a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to use project in sentences, idioms, and business contexts.

3. www.projectmanager.com › blog › project-definitionWhat Is a Project? Definition, Types & Examples - ProjectManager

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   29 Jun 2023 · Learn what a project is, its characteristics, types and examples. A project is a set of tasks with a defined timeline and goals, led by a project manager and a team.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › projectProject Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of project, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use project in different contexts, such as planning, designing, or presenting.

6. www.pmi.org › about › what-is-a-projectWhat is a Project, Examples and the Project Lifecycle | PMI

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   Learn what a project is, how it differs from a program or portfolio, and what phases it goes through from start to finish. Explore examples of projects and standards for project management from PMI, a global organization for project professionals.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROJECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word project as a noun and a verb in English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for project.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishproject noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a planned piece of work that is designed to find information about something, to produce something new, or to improve something. We worked on various projects together. About 300 schools are involved in the project. to fund/finance a project. to start/launch/initiate a project. to undertake/complete a project.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › projectPROJECT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Project definition: something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme. See examples of PROJECT used in a sentence.