projecting
prəˈdʒɛktɪŋ
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Definition of projecting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physicalsticking out beyond a surface or edge
  • The cliff has a projecting ledge.
bulging jutting protruding
2.
psychologygiving an outward appearance to disguise essence
  • He was projecting confidence during the interview.
camouflaging externalizing masking

Noun

1.
movementthe action of sending something outward or forward
  • The projecting of the image onto the wall was clear.
2.
structureRarea part that extends out from a surfaceRare
  • The projecting of the balcony gave extra shade.
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Origin of projecting

Latin, pro (forward) + jacere (to throw)

Terms with projecting included in their meaning

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cinema
large surface for projecting films in cinemas
clothing
projecting rim of a hat
projection
narrow surface projecting from a wall or cliff
technology
device projecting film frames to show movies
lipn.
container
the projecting rim of an open container
technology
device projecting video images onto a screen
tools
tool projecting a controlled flame for heating
mechanical
small projecting piece that fastens parts together when pushed or snapped

Examples of projecting in a sentence

  • The building features a projecting balcony.
  • She was projecting happiness despite her worries.
  • The team was projecting unity to the public.
  • The projecting of laser patterns filled the stage with moving shapes.
  • The projecting of droplets from the nozzle increased as pressure rose.
  • The projecting of the eaves protected the windows from heavy rain.

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  1. French:saillant, projection, ...
  2. German:hervorstehend, Projektion, ...
  3. Italian:sporgente, proiezione, ...
  4. Spanish:sobresaliente, proyección, ...
  5. Portuguese:proeminente, projeção, ...
  6. Chinese:突出的, 投射, ...
  7. Japanese:突き出た, 投影, ...
  8. Arabic:بَارِز, إِسْقاط, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹלֵט, הַקְרָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:выступающий, проецирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виступаючий, проєціювання, ...
  12. Hindi:उभरा हुआ, प्रक्षेपण, ...
project
ˈprɒdʒɛkt

Definition of project - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
student tasktask requiring considerable effort by students
  • The science project took weeks to complete.
assignment homework
2.
goal taskplanned endeavor with specific goals
  • The team is working on a new project.
plan scheme undertaking
3.
planningproposal or design
  • The architect presented a new project for the park.
plan scheme

Verb

1.
planningtr.make plans or forecast future eventstr.
  • They project a 10% increase in sales.
forecast plan predict
2.
geometryintr.extend beyond a surface or edgeintr.
  • The balcony projects over the garden.
jut protrude
3.
voice claritytr./intr.TECH.cause one's voice to be heard clearlytr./intr.TECH.
  • The actor projected his voice to reach the audience.
articulate enunciate
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Expressions with project

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project someone is passionate about
Her garden is her pet project.
project done to gain praise or recognition
The new park was just a vanity project for the mayor.
project that continues despite being unproductive
The team is stuck working on a zombie project that never ends.
meeting to evaluate a completed project's outcomes
The team held a project post-mortem to discuss improvements.
leading and managing the project
She is quarterbacking the project to ensure its success.
overseeing the progress of a project
His shepherding a project responsibilities ensured the team met all deadlines.

Origin of project

Latin, projectus (thrown forward)

Examples of project in a sentence

  • The group worked together on the math project.
  • They launched a project to reduce waste.
  • The project aims to improve community health.
  • The project received funding from the city council.
  • She managed a project aimed at reducing waste.
  • Her science project won first prize.

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  1. French:projet, projeter, ...
  2. German:Projekt, prognostizieren, ...
  3. Italian:progetto, prevedere, ...
  4. Spanish:proyecto, proyectar, ...
  5. Portuguese:trabalho, prever, ...
  6. Chinese:项目, 预测, ...
  7. Japanese:プロジェクト, 予測する, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشْرُوع, تَوَقَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרוֹיֶקְט, לַחֲזוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:проект, планировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проект, планувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोजेक्ट, अनुमान लगाना, ...
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