projection
pruh-JEHK-shuhn
Projection (noun) means a forecast or estimate based on current data. Example: “The company's revenue projection for next year looks promising.”
noun
1
A forecast or estimate based on current data.
"The company's revenue projection for next year looks promising."
2
An image displayed by casting light onto a surface.
"The museum used a wall projection to bring the ancient mural to life."
"The projection on the screen was too faint to see in the bright room."
"Use a dark curtain so the projection of the film looks sharper on the wall."
3
A part that sticks out from a surface.
"A small projection in the rock face made a natural handhold."
"He caught his sleeve on a sharp projection on the side of the old cupboard."
"The building has a stone projection above the door that shelters visitors from the rain."
4
A psychological process of attributing one's own feelings onto someone else.
"Her jealousy was, in part, a projection of her own insecurities."
"Accusing everyone else of being lazy was a projection of his own guilt about not working."
"The therapist explained that her anger at her friend was really a projection."
How to use projection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA forecast, a displayed image, a protruding part, or (in psychology) misattributing your own feelings to others.
Common pairings
financial projection
map projection
film projection
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Etymology
From Latin proiectio, from proicio, "to throw forward."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for projection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “projection” mean?
The word “projection” means a forecast or estimate based on current data. In plain terms, a forecast, a displayed image, a protruding part, or (in psychology) misattributing your own feelings to others.
How do you pronounce “projection”?
“Projection” is pronounced pruh-JEHK-shuhn (/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “projection” in a sentence?
Here is “projection” used in a sentence: “The company's revenue projection for next year looks promising.”
What part of speech is “projection”?
“Projection” is a noun.
Where does the word “projection” come from?
The word “projection” comes from Latin. From Latin proiectio, from proicio, "to throw forward.".
Is “projection” a common word?
“Projection” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “projection” have?
“Projection” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a forecast or estimate based on current data.
What is the difference between a projection and a prediction?
A projection is a forecast or estimate based specifically on current data and trends extended forward, while a prediction can be based on intuition, expertise, or data alike. Projections are generally understood to be more calculation-based and conditional on the data holding true.
What does projection mean in psychology?
In psychology, projection is the process of attributing one's own feelings, thoughts, or motives onto someone else, often as a way of avoiding uncomfortable self-awareness. This sense is distinct from the financial or physical meanings of the word.
What is the difference between a projection and an estimate?
An estimate is a general approximation that can be based on limited information or rough judgment, while a projection specifically extends current data forward to forecast a future outcome. Financial projections, for instance, are built from existing figures rather than general guesswork.
