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- pronunciation:
- pr
jek
shn
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of pushing or throwing outward.
With a quick projection of its tongue, the frog zapped a fly.- similar words:
- extension
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| definition 2: |
a thing or part that sticks out.
The climber grabbed hold of a projection on the rock face.- antonyms:
- depression
- similar words:
- arm, bulge, eave, extension, ledge, limb, point, ridge
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| definition 3: |
a plan for a course of action.
The library presented its projection for adding more books to its collection.- synonyms:
- plan, scheme
- similar words:
- design, program, proposal, proposition
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| definition 4: |
a guess of a future situation based on looking at the present situation.
His projection turned out to be true: Danny married Liz, and Donny married Jane.- similar words:
- estimate, forecast, prediction
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| definition 5: |
the way a film's picture is shown on a screen.
The projection of the movie was interrupted when the film broke.- synonyms:
- screening
- similar words:
- casting, presentation
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| related words: |
arm, bulge, forecast, ledge, limb, point, prediction |
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| derivation: |
projectional (adj.) |
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