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   project

   noun

   • 1. an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim: "a research project" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • ▪ a piece of research work undertaken by a school or college student: "a history project" Similar assignmentpiece of workhomeworkpiece of researchtask
   • ▪ a proposed or planned undertaking: "the novel undermines its own stated project of telling a story" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • 2. a government-subsidized housing development with relatively low rents: North American "her family still lives in the projects"

   verb

   • 1. estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data: "spending was projected at £72,900 million" Similar forecastpredictestimatecalculategaugereckonexpectextrapolate
   • ▪ plan (a scheme or undertaking): "in the later 1930s, many new road schemes were projected" Similar intendplanproposemap outdevisedesignoutline
   • 2. extend outwards beyond something else; protrude: "I noticed a slip of paper projecting from the book" Similar stick outjut outjutprotrudeextendstand outhang overoverhangbulge outpoke outlap override overthrust outobtrudecantileverarchaic:be imminentprotuberate
   • 3. throw or cause to move forward or outward: "seeds are projected from the tree" Similar throwcastflinghurltossloblaunchdischargepropelshootinformal:chuckslingbungheave
   • ▪ cause (light, shadow, or an image) to fall on a surface: "the one light projected shadows on the wall" Similar castthrowsendshedlet fallreflectshine
   • ▪ cause (a sound) to be heard at a distance: "being audible depends on your ability to project your voice"
   • ▪ imagine (oneself, a situation, etc.) as having moved to a different place or time: "people may be projecting the present into the past"
   • 4. present or promote (a particular view or image): "he strives to project an image of youth" Similar conveyput acrossput overcommunicatepresentpromotepresent oneself as
   • ▪ present (someone or something) in a particular way: "she liked to project herself more as a friend than a doctor"
   • ▪ display (an emotion or quality) in one's behaviour: "everyone would be amazed that a young girl could project such depths of emotion"
   • ▪ attribute or transfer an emotion or desire to (another person), especially unconsciously: "men may sometimes project their own fears on to women" Similar attributeascribeimputeassignexternalize
   • 5. draw straight lines through (a given figure) to produce a corresponding figure on a surface or a line.
   • 6. make a projection of (the earth, sky, etc.) on a plane surface.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘preliminary design, tabulated statement’): from Latin projectum ‘something prominent’, neuter past participle of proicere ‘throw forth’, from pro- ‘forth’ + jacere ‘to throw’. Early senses of the verb were ‘plan’ and ‘cause to move forward’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. projectable adjective

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2. www.projectmanager.com › blog › project-definitionWhat Is a Project? Definition, Types & Examples

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   Jun 29, 2023 · A project is a set of tasks that must be completed within a defined timeline to accomplish a specific set of goals. These tasks are completed by a group of people known as the project team, which is led by a project manager, who oversees the planning, scheduling, tracking and successful completion of projects.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROJECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of project as a noun and a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to use project in sentences, idioms, and business contexts.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › projectProject Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of project, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use project in different contexts, such as planning, designing, or presenting.

6. www.pmi.org › about › what-is-a-projectWhat is a Project, Examples and the Project Lifecycle | PMI

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   Learn what a project is, how it differs from a program or portfolio, and what phases it goes through from start to finish. Explore examples of projects and standards for project management from PMI, a global organization for project professionals.

7. thedigitalprojectmanager.com › projects › what-is-a-projectWhat Is A Project? Characteristics, Types, & Simple Examples

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Learn how to define a project as a temporary endeavor with a fixed start and end date, unique product or service, and specific goals. Explore the common characteristics, values, and phases of projects and the value of project management.

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ProjectProject - Wikipedia

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   A project is an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned and researched about by students.

9. www.forbes.com › advisor › businessWhat Is Project Management? Definitions, Examples & More

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   May 29, 2024 · Learn what project management is, how it works and why it matters. Find out the steps, tools and techniques of project management, and see examples of common projects and software.