Meaning of the word project in English

What does project mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

project

US /ˈprɑː.dʒekt/

UK /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/

an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned and designed to achieve a particular aim

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The team is working on a new software project.

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She presented her science project to the class.

Synonym:

undertaking enterprise venture scheme plan

estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data

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Analysts project a significant increase in sales next quarter.

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The company projects a profit of $5 million this year.

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forecast predict estimate calculate anticipate

throw or cast (something) forward or outward

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The cannon projected the ball a great distance.

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The light from the lighthouse projected across the dark sea.

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throw hurl cast propel launch

present or promote (a particular view or image) to an audience

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He tried to project an image of confidence.

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The company wants to project an eco-friendly image.

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present convey communicate display exhibit