noun

project

PROJ-ehkt

noun

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."

verb

To estimate or forecast something for the future.

"Analysts project a rise in sales next quarter."

To cast an image, light, or sound so that it reaches a surface or distance.

"The film was projected onto a large outdoor screen."

To attribute one's own feelings or motives onto someone else.

"He accused her of the very insecurity he was projecting onto her."

How to Use Project

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA planned task, a forecast, or the act of casting something (light, image, voice, or blame) outward.

Common pairings

launch a project project confidence project sales

projected past tense, projects plural, projects singular

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The school assigned a group _____ on renewable energy.

From Latin proicio, "to throw forward," from pro- ("forward") plus iacio ("to throw").