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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

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

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   29 Jun 2023 · A project is a set of tasks which must be completed in order to arrive at a deliverable. Knowing the process gives your project definition.

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

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   PROJECT definition: 1. a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to…. Learn more.

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

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   What is a Project. A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique products, services, or result. It can involve anything from the glamorous events of Fashion Week to humanitarian aid efforts overseas.

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

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   The meaning of PROJECT is a specific plan or design : scheme. How to use project in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Project.

6. thedigitalprojectmanager.com › projects › what-is-a-projectWhat Is A Project? Characteristics, Types, & Simple Examples

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   10 Jun 2024 · A project is a temporary endeavor with a fixed start and end date. It's an initiative with a unique product or service that has specific goals and objectives that a project manager and their team fulfill.

7. mymanagementguide.com › basics › what-is-a-projectWhat Is a Project? Definition, Key Characteristics Lifecycle

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   Define a project as a unique, time- and cost-limited endeavor aimed to complete desired objectives within a phased project management life-cycle. See examples.

8. www.projectmanager.com › guides › project-managementProject Management: What Is Project Management? - ProjectManager

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   A project can be simply defined as an endeavor that involves completing tasks to achieve an objective with a limited set of resources and a finite timeline.

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.

10. www.apm.org.uk › resources › what-is-project-managementWhat is project management? | APM

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    Definition. Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.

11. www.pmi.org › about › what-is-project-managementWhat is Project Management, Approaches, and PMI

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    It’s the practice of planning, organizing, and executing the tasks needed to turn a brilliant idea into a tangible product, service, or deliverable. Key aspects of project management include: Defining project scope. Identifying deliverables. Managing risks. Effective communication across teams. The Project Professionals Behind Project Management.