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Definition project in American English

project verb

verb
/prəˈdʒekt/
1

to calculate how big something will become in the future using information that is available now

Example

The actual cost of the improvements is far greater than the original projected figure.

Example

It is projected that the population will rise by one million by 2008.

Example

Total expenditure was projected to increase by 4.7%.

Synonyms and related words
calculate count estimate
2

to stick out past the edge or surface of something

Example

The edges of the roof project outward and keep the rain away from the walls.

Example

The tusks of the walrus project downward from the upper jaw.

Synonyms and related words
stick out project protrude
3

to send an image to a screen or other surface

Example

His letters were projected onto a large courtroom screen.

Synonyms and related words
show display produce
3.1

to make your voice loud enough to be heard at a distance

Example

Actors have to learn to project their voices.

Synonyms and related words
shout call out cry
3.2

to imagine someone or something in another place or time

Synonyms and related words
imagine suppose think up
4

to give people an idea that someone or something has particular qualities

Example

The campaign has tried to project a view of the party that is acceptable to the most people.

Example

Ending the talks now would project an image of being insincere.

Synonyms and related words
seem tend possess
5

to imagine an emotion that you feel is also being felt by someone else, especially without realizing that you are doing this

Example

His mother had projected her anxieties onto him.

Synonyms and related words
imagine suppose think up
6

to plan something

Example

Australia is preparing for the royal visit projected for November.

Synonyms and related words
plan arrange organize
7

to throw something

Example

The blast projected huge chunks of stone through the air.

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
Definition project in American English