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A1 Topic:Work & Careers

US /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ UK /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ See IPA manual

noun

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Homographs: project² /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ — verb

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Meanings

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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.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a planned piece of work... plan scheme proposal

Word family

Forms projectedprojectingprojects

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Phrases (1)

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housing project
a publicly funded and managed housing development for low-income residents

Noun + noun

Etymology

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

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Work & Careers

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