project
PROJ-ehkt
Project (noun) means a planned piece of work with a specific goal, carried out in stages. Example: “The school assigned a group project on renewable energy.”
noun
1
A planned piece of work with a specific goal, carried out in stages.
"The school assigned a group project on renewable energy."
"The construction project is expected to finish by spring."
"Our team is starting a new project to redesign the website."
verb
1
To estimate or forecast something for the future.
"Analysts project a rise in sales next quarter."
"The company projects that demand will grow over the winter."
"Experts project that the town's population will keep growing."
2
To cast an image, light, or sound so that it reaches a surface or distance.
"The film was projected onto a large outdoor screen."
"She used a lamp to project shadows onto the wall."
"The singer projects her voice so everyone at the back can hear."
3
To attribute one's own feelings or motives onto someone else.
"He accused her of the very insecurity he was projecting onto her."
"Try not to project your own worries onto your children."
"People often project their fears onto strangers without realising it."
How to use project
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA planned task, a forecast, or the act of casting something (light, image, voice, or blame) outward.
Common pairings
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project confidence
project sales
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Word forms
- Plural
- projects
- Third person singular
- projects
- Past tense
- projected
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Etymology
From Latin proicio, "to throw forward," from pro- ("forward") plus iacio ("to throw").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “project” mean?
The word “project” means a planned piece of work with a specific goal, carried out in stages. In plain terms, a planned task, a forecast, or the act of casting something (light, image, voice, or blame) outward.
How do you pronounce “project”?
“Project” is pronounced PROJ-ehkt (/ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “project” in a sentence?
Here is “project” used in a sentence: “The school assigned a group project on renewable energy.”
What part of speech is “project”?
Depending on how it is used, “project” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “project” come from?
The word “project” comes from Latin. From Latin proicio, "to throw forward," from pro- ("forward") plus iacio ("to throw").
Is “project” a common word?
“Project” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “project” have?
“Project” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a planned piece of work with a specific goal, carried out in stages.
What is the difference between a project and a task?
A project is a larger planned effort with a specific goal, made up of many steps and usually carried out in stages over time. A task is a single, smaller piece of work within it. Building a website is a project; writing one of its pages is a task inside that project.
What is the difference between a project and a program?
A project is one planned piece of work with a defined goal and an end point. A program is a group of related projects managed together to achieve a broader, ongoing objective. In short, a program is the larger umbrella, and projects are the individual efforts carried out beneath it.
What are the main stages of a project?
Most projects move through recognisable stages: initiation, where the goal is defined; planning, where tasks, time, and resources are mapped; execution, where the work is done; and closure, where results are delivered and reviewed. Monitoring runs throughout. These stages give the work structure and help track progress toward the goal.
What is an example of a project?
Renovating a kitchen is a project: it has a clear goal, a plan, a budget, and distinct stages from design to completion. Other examples include launching a product, organising an event, or writing a dissertation. Each is planned work with a defined aim and a definite end point.
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