Project
noun

us  /ˈprɑdʒ·ekt, -ɪkt/
"A piece of planned work or activity that is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim"

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Project

verb

The verb "project" has several meanings, including to plan or estimate for the future, to throw or cast forward, and to make an image appear on a surface. It can also refer to projecting one's voice or even attributing one's own feelings to others.

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Here's a more detailed look at the different meanings.

• Planning and Estimating

  • To plan or design something: "We project a new advertising campaign for the next quarter."

  • To estimate or predict: "The government is projecting a budget deficit for the next year."

• Throwing or Casting

  • To throw or hurl something forward: "The athlete projected the ball with great force."

  • To make something jut out: "The balcony projects over the garden."

• Making Images

  • To cause an image to appear on a screen: "The movie was projected onto the large screen."

  • To project light onto a surface: "The spotlight projected a beam of light onto the stage."

• Psychology (Projection)

  • To attribute one's own feelings or thoughts to others: "He is projecting his fears onto his children."

• Other uses

  • To cause one's voice to be heard clearly: "She needs to project her voice to be heard in the back of the room."

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