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   noun

   • 1. an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim: "a research project" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogramenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • ▪ a school assignment undertaken by a student or group of students, typically as a long-term task that requires independent research: "a history project" Similar assignmentpiece of workhomeworkpiece of researchtask
   • ▪ a proposed or planned undertaking: "the novel undermines its own stated project of telling a story" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogramenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • 2. a government-subsidized housing development with relatively low rents: North American "her family still lives in the projects"

   verb

   • 1. estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data: "spending was projected at $72 million" Similar forecastpredictestimatecalculategaugereckonexpectextrapolate
   • ▪ plan (a project or undertaking): "in the later 1930s, many new road plans were projected" Similar intendplanproposemap outdevisedesignoutline
   • 2. extend outward beyond something else; protrude: "I noticed a slip of paper projecting from the book" Similar stick outjut outjutprotrudeextendstand outhang overoverhangbulge outpoke outlap override overthrust outobtrudecantileverarchaic:be imminentprotuberate
   • 3. throw or cause to move forward or outward: "seeds are projected from the tree" Similar throwcastflinghurltossloblaunchdischargepropelshootinformal:chuckslingbungheave
   • ▪ cause (light, shadow, or an image) to fall on a surface: "the one light projected shadows on the wall" Similar castthrowsendshedlet fallreflectshine
   • ▪ cause (a sound, especially the voice) to be heard at a distance: "being audible depends on your ability to project your voice"
   • ▪ imagine (oneself, a situation, etc.) as having moved to a different place or time: "people may be projecting the present into the past"
   • 4. present or promote (a particular view or image): "he strives to project an image of youth" Similar conveyput acrossput overcommunicatepresentpromotepresent oneself as
   • ▪ present (someone or something) in a way intended to create a favorable impression: "she liked to project herself more as a friend than a doctor"
   • ▪ display (an emotion or quality) in one's behavior: "everyone would be amazed that a young girl could project such depths of emotion"
   • ▪ transfer or attribute one's own emotion or desire to (another person), especially unconsciously: "men may sometimes project their own fears onto women" Similar attributeascribeimputeassignexternalize
   • 5. draw straight lines from a center of or parallel lines through every point of (a given figure) to produce a corresponding figure on a surface or a line by intersecting the surface.
   • ▪ produce (such a corresponding figure).
   • 6. make a projection of (the earth, sky, etc.) on a plane surface.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘preliminary design, tabulated statement’): from Latin projectum ‘something prominent’, neuter past participle of proicere ‘throw forth’, from pro- ‘forth’ + jacere ‘to throw’. Early senses of the verb were ‘plan’ and ‘cause to move forward’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. projectable adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › projectProject Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PROJECT is a specific plan or design : scheme. How to use project in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Project.

3. www.pmi.org › about › what-is-a-projectWhat is a Project, Examples and the Project Lifecycle | PMI

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   What is a Project. A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique products, services, or result. It can involve anything from the glamorous events of Fashion Week to humanitarian aid efforts overseas.

4. www.projectmanager.com › blog › project-definitionWhat Is a Project? Definition, Types & Examples

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   Jun 29, 2023 · A project is a set of tasks which must be completed in order to arrive at a deliverable. Knowing the process gives your project definition.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROJECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose: the Kings Cross housing project. a scientific research project. Her latest project is a film based on the life of a 19th-century music hall star. My next project is decorating the kitchen. A2.

6. thedigitalprojectmanager.com › projects › what-is-a-projectWhat Is A Project? Characteristics, Types, & Simple Examples

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   Jun 10, 2024 · What is a Project? Basic Project Definition. A project is a temporary endeavor with a fixed start and end date. It's an initiative with a unique product or service that has specific goals and objectives that a project manager and their team fulfill.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › projectPROJECT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Project definition: something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme. See examples of PROJECT used in a sentence.

8. www.pmi.org › about › what-is-project-managementWhat is Project Management, Approaches, and PMI

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   It’s the practice of planning, organizing, and executing the tasks needed to turn a brilliant idea into a tangible product, service, or deliverable. Key aspects of project management include: Defining project scope. Identifying deliverables. Managing risks. Effective communication across teams. The Project Professionals Behind Project Management.

9. www.forbes.com › advisor › businessWhat Is Project Management? Definitions, Examples & More

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   May 29, 2024 · Project management uses processes, skills, tools and knowledge to complete a planned project and achieve its goals. It differs from general management because of the...

10. monday.com › blog › project-managementWhat is a Project? Definition, Types, and Examples [2024] -...

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    Sep 11, 2023 · A project is a group of tasks and subtasks that need to be completed to achieve an goal. An organization’s goal could be more conversions, launching a company website, updating existing apps or features, delivering products to clients, etc. Every project is temporary, meaning it must have a defined start and end date.

11. project-management.com › what-is-project-managementWhat is Project Management? Definition, Types & Examples

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    Sep 26, 2023 · Project management is the application of specific knowledge, skills, methodologies, and techniques aimed at achieving specific and measurable project goals, including, ultimately, successful project completion.