projects
ˈprɑdʒɛkts
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Definition of projects - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
planningplanned tasks or activities with specific goals
  • The students are working on science projects.
2.
housingUShigh-density urban housing for low-income residentsUS
  • She grew up in the projects.
council housing housing project public housing
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Origin of projects

Latin, projectum (something thrown forward)

Terms with projects included in their meaning

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gunn.
tool
device that projects substances or applies pressure
business
control or oversee people or projects
significant tasks
important tasks or projects requiring effort
home projects
complete work on your own, not using paid specialists
crafts
related to projects done by oneself
tools
machine used in construction and DIY projects
art play
soft material shaped for art, play, or creative projects
crafts
colorful wire for arts and crafts projects

Examples of projects in a sentence

  • Community projects often rely on volunteers.
  • The projects are undergoing major renovations.
  • Community programs are being introduced in the projects.

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  1. French:projets, cité, ...
  2. German:Projekte, Sozialwohnungen, ...
  3. Italian:progetti, case popolari, ...
  4. Spanish:proyectos, viviendas sociales, ...
  5. Portuguese:projetos, bairros sociais, ...
  6. Chinese:项目, 公屋, ...
  7. Japanese:プロジェクト, 公営住宅, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشاريع, المَسَاكِن الشَّعْبِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּרוֹיֶקטִים, שִׁיכּוּן צִיבּוּרִי, ...
  10. Russian:проекты, социальные дома, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проєкти, гетто, ...
  12. Hindi:परियोजनाएँ, झुग्गी, ...
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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