project

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A planned piece of work with a particular aim, done over a period of time.

   The students worked on a science project for three weeks.

2. 2
   verb

   To estimate or predict something based on current information.

   Analysts project that sales will rise next year.

3. 3
   verb

   To make light or an image appear on a surface.

   The teacher projected the slides onto the wall.

4. 4
   verb

   To make your voice loud and clear enough to be heard.

   Actors must learn to project their voices to the back of the theatre.

From Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth, extend; expel”).

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