Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense projects, present participle projecting, past tense, past participle projectedpronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (prɒdʒekt). The verb is pronounced (prədʒekt) and is hyphenated pro+ject.
1. countable noun
A project is a task that requires a lot of time and effort.
Money will also go into local development projects in Vietnam.
...an international science project.
Besides film and record projects, I have continued to work in the theater.
2. countable noun
A project is a detailed study of a subject by a pupil or student.
Students complete projects for a personal tutor, working at home at their own pace.
Synonyms: assignment, task, homework, piece of research More Synonyms of project
3. verb
If something is projected, it is planned or expected.
This sector is projected to double in size over the next 12 months. [beVERB-ed to-infinitive]
The government had been projecting a 5% consumer price increase for the entire year. [VERB noun]
...a projected deficit of $1.5 million. [VERB-ed]
4. verb
If you project someone or something in a particular way, you try to make people see them in that way. If you project a particular feeling or quality, you show it in your behaviour.
Bradley projects a natural warmth and sincerity. [VERB noun]
He just hasn't been able to project himself as the strong leader. [V pron-refl + as]
His first job will be to project Glasgow as a friendly city. [VERB noun + as]
The initial image projected was of a caring, effective president. [VERB-ed]
5. verb
If you project feelings or ideas on to other people, you imagine that they have the same ideas or feelings as you.
He projects his own thoughts and ideas onto her. [V n + on/onto/upon]
Synonyms: displace, move, shift, attribute More Synonyms of project
6. verb
If you project a film or picture onto a screen or wall, you make it appear there.
The team tried projecting the maps with two different projectors onto the same screen. [VERB noun]
7. verb
If something projects, it sticks out above or beyond a surface or edge.
[formal]
...the remains of a war-time defence which projected out from the shore. [VERB preposition/adverb]
...a piece of projecting metal. [VERB-ing]
Synonyms: stick out, extend, stand out, bulge More Synonyms of project
8. See also housing project
More Synonyms of project
project in British English
noun (ˈprɒdʒɛkt)
1.
a proposal, scheme, or design
2.
a.
a task requiring considerable or concerted effort, such as one by students
b.
the subject of such a task
3. US short for housing project
verb (prəˈdʒɛkt)
4. (transitive)
to propose or plan
5. (transitive)
to predict; estimate; extrapolate
we can project future needs on the basis of the current birth rate
6. (transitive)
to throw or cast forwards
7.
to jut or cause to jut out
8. (transitive)
to send forth or transport in the imagination
to project oneself into the future
9. (transitive)
to cause (an image) to appear on a surface
10.
to cause (one's voice) to be heard clearly at a distance
11. psychology
a. (intransitive)
(esp of a child) to believe that others share one's subjective mental life
b.
to impute to others (one's hidden desires and impulses), esp as a means of defending oneself
Compare introject
12. (transitive) geometry
to draw a projection of
13. (intransitive)
to communicate effectively, esp to a large gathering
Word origin
C14: from Latin prōicere to throw down, from pro-1 + iacere to throw
project in American English
(ˈprɑˌdʒɛkt; ˈprɑdʒɪkt; for v. proʊˈdʒɛkt; prəˈdʒɛkt)
noun
1.
a proposal of something to be done; plan; scheme
2. US
an organized undertaking
; specif.,
a.
a special unit of work, research, etc., as in a school, a laboratory, etc.
b.
an extensive public undertaking, as in conservation, construction, etc.
3. US; [often pl.]
a complex of inexpensive apartments or houses, esp. one that is publicly owned or financed
: in full housing project
verb transitiveWord forms: proˈject
4.
to propose (an act or plan of action)
5.
to throw or hurl forward
6.
a.
to cause (one's voice) to be heard clearly and at a distance
b.
to get (ideas, feelings, one's presence, etc.) across to others effectively
7.
to send forth in one's thoughts or imagination
to project oneself into the future
8.
to cause to jut out
9.
to cause (a shadow, image, etc.) to fall or appear upon a surface
10.
extrapolate
11. Geometry
to transform the points of (a geometric figure) into the points of another figure, usually by means of lines of correspondence
12. Psychology
to externalize (a thought or feeling) so that it appears to have objective reality
verb intransitive
13.
to jut out; protrude
14.
to be effective in the projection of one's voice, ideas, etc.
SIMILAR WORDS: plan
Word origin
ME projecte < L projectum, neut. of projectus, pp. of projicere < pro-, before, forward + jacere, to throw: see pro-2 & jet1
Examples of 'project' in a sentence
project
So focus on the projects and people that matter the most to you.
The Sun (2016)
Yet you still make time for your own projects.
The Sun (2016)
We wind up the interview with some chat about future projects.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Or did you see and project something else altogether?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This was no craft project gone awry.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
When you complete a project at home you could make a valuable discovery.
The Sun (2016)
Jupiter adds some unexpected luck that helps you complete an on-off project in style.
The Sun (2016)
That is just one programme, one project.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
An ambitious infrastructure project is also on the cards including 2.3 billion to improve rural roads.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was said to have initially been issued with a 3.5million tax demand over a film investment project.
The Sun (2016)
You are cool and determined so can complete a work project.
The Sun (2014)
You can get people and projects back in tune.
The Sun (2016)
One is to project forward the goals for the next cycle of the church and the pastor.
Christianity Today (2000)
The weakest new projects should also get wiped out quickly.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Take as much time as you need to get projects for the future set out.
The Sun (2015)
We are working right now on a project to design a new kind of bottle.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Unknown models form a blank canvas on to which we can project something.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
These projects are going to be off the table for a number of years.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Your logical approach helps you make better progress at work or with a home project.
The Sun (2009)
Proposals and projects are already in place.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The plans include three barrage schemes and two projects involving lagoons.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The local government is working on reconstruction projects but efforts are curbed by the continuing security problems.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What image is projected by their setting?
Goshgarian, Gary Exploring language (6th edn) (1995)
It is always a struggle to find the films and projects you want to be in.
The Sun (2013)
These extensive projects are subject to detailed planning and business case approval.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He will pledge to provide funds to complete key rail projects in return if he wins power.
The Sun (2007)
Research shows that where you have people on projects from different backgrounds you get more innovative solutions.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They want a club where they can bring through players and make the project pay a profit.
The Sun (2014)
Jupiter contacts the moon and the one project closest to your heart makes exciting progress.
The Sun (2012)
The project could also save clubs a fortune.
The Sun (2010)
The second approach is to remember a time when you were not fully committed to some task or project.
O'Connor, Joseph & Seymour, John Training with N.L.P. (1994)
You can talk confidently without sounding conceited and make it clear that you can handle a work task or personal project.
The Sun (2011)
In other languages
project
British English: project /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ NOUN
A project is a carefully planned task that requires a lot of time and effort.
...local development projects such as hospitals and schools.
American English: project
Arabic: مَشْرُوع
Brazilian Portuguese: projeto
Chinese: 项目
Croatian: projekt
Czech: projekt
Danish: projekt
Dutch: project
European Spanish: proyecto
Finnish: hanke
French: projet
German: Projekt
Greek: προγραμματισμένο έργο
Italian: progetto
Japanese: 企画
Korean: 프로젝트
Norwegian: prosjekt
Polish: projekt plan
European Portuguese: projeto
Romanian: proiect
Russian: проект
Latin American Spanish: proyecto
Swedish: projekt
Thai: โครงการ
Turkish: proje
Ukrainian: проект
Vietnamese: dự án
British English: project VERB
If something is projected, it is planned or expected.
The population is projected to more than double in 30 years.
American English: project
Brazilian Portuguese: projetar
Chinese: 预计
European Spanish: proyectar
French: projeter
German: schätzen
Italian: prevedere
Japanese: 計画する
Korean: 예측되다
European Portuguese: projetar
Latin American Spanish: proyectar
All related terms of 'project'
Eden Project
an environmental complex containing the world's largest greenhouse , built in a disused clay pit near St Austell, Cornwall , to study plant populations in a variety of environments
Project Fear
a name given to any political campaign that seeks to arouse public alarm about proposed changes to the status quo
housing project
A housing project is a group of homes for poorer families which is funded and controlled by the local government.
project leader
someone who leads a proposal , scheme , or design
project manager
A project manager is someone who plans a project and organizes the work of all the people involved in it.
turnkey project
a complete project usually including many major units of plant completed under one overall contract , such as a chemical works or power station complex
literacy project
a project , plan or scheme to increase literacy in a country, area, etc
Manhattan Project
(during World War II) the code name for the secret US project set up in 1942 to develop an atomic bomb
project management
the act of managing a proposal , scheme , or design, esp in one's profession or occupation
showcase project
a project designed to attract attention and show off the abilities of the people involved in it
public housing project
a group of homes for poorer families which is funded and controlled by the local government
Nuffield teaching project
(in Britain) a complete school programme in mathematics , science , languages, etc, with suggested complementary theory and practical work
Chinese translation of 'project'
project
(nˈprɔdʒɛkt; vbprəˈdʒɛkt)
n(c)
(= plan, scheme) 工程 (gōngchéng) (个(個), gè)
(Scol, Univ) 课(課)题(題) (kètí) (个(個), gè)
vt
(= plan) 计(計)划(劃) (jìhuà)
(= estimate)[figure, amount]估计(計) (gūjì)
[light, film, picture]投射 (tóushè)
[feeling, quality, image]表露 (biǎolù)
to project sb/o.s. as sth突出某人/自己作为(為)某物的形象 (tūchū mǒurén/zìjǐ zuòwéi mǒuwù de xíngxiàng)
vi
(= stick out) 突出 (tūchū)
1 (noun)
Definition
a proposal or plan
a local development project
Synonyms
scheme
a private pension scheme
plan
She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.
job
Their main job is to preserve health rather than treat illness.
idea
It's a good idea to keep a stock of tins in the cupboard.
design
They drew up the design in a week.
programme
the programme for reform outlined by the Soviet President
campaign
operation
a nationwide retail operation with an exceptional record of growth
activity
Activities range from canoeing to birdwatching.
proposal
the government's proposals to abolish free health care
venture
a Russian-American joint venture
enterprise
Horse breeding is a risky enterprise.
undertaking
Organizing the show has been a massive undertaking.
occupation
I was looking for an occupation which would allow me to travel.
proposition
I want to make you a business proposition.
plan of action
2 (noun)
Definition
a detailed study of a particular subject
Students complete their projects at their own pace.
Synonyms
assignment
The course involves written assignments and practical tests.
task
He had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news.
homework
piece of research
1 (verb)
Definition
to make a prediction based on known data and observations
The country's population is projected to double in the next fifty years.
Synonyms
forecast
They forecast a defeat for the Prime Minister.
expect
We expect the talks will continue until tomorrow.
estimate
His personal riches were estimated at over £80 million.
predict
Nobody can predict what will happen.
reckon
The sale has been held up because the price is reckoned to be too high.
calculate
From this we can calculate the total mass in the galaxy.
gauge
See if you can gauge his reaction to the offer.
extrapolate
predetermine
2 (verb)
His projected visit to Washington had to be postponed.
Synonyms
plan
I had been planning a trip to the West Coast.
propose
I propose to spend my entire life travelling.
design
We may be able to design a course to suit your particular needs.
scheme
purpose
His life went in the direction that he purposed.
frame
A convention was set up to frame a constitution.
draft
He drafted a standard letter.
outline
The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
devise
We devised a scheme to help him.
contemplate
He contemplated a career as an army medical doctor.
contrive
The oil companies were accused of contriving a shortage of gasoline to justify price increases.
map out
3 (verb)
Definition
to transport in the imagination
She projects her own thoughts and ideas onto others.
Synonyms
displace
A strong wind is all it would take to displace the stones.
move
She moved the sheaf of papers into position.
shift
We shifted the vans and used the area for skateboarding.
attribute
They attribute their success to external causes such as luck.
assign
Assign the letters of the alphabet their numerical values.
transpose
Genetic engineers transpose bits of material from one organism to another.
impute
It is unfair to impute blame to the employees.
externalize
4 (verb)
Definition
to cause (an image) to appear on a surface
The hardware can be used for projecting nuclear missiles.
Synonyms
launch
The rocket was launched early this morning.
shoot
He shot an arrow into the air.
throw
He spent hours throwing a tennis ball against a wall.
cast
She took a pebble and cast it into the water.
transmit
discharge
He was tried for unlawfully and dangerously discharging a weapon.
hurl
Groups of rioters hurled stones at police.
fling
I flung the book on the table and stormed out.
propel
The rocket is designed to propel the spacecraft.
5 (verb)
Definition
to jut out
A piece of metal projected out from the side.
Synonyms
stick out
Your label's sticking out.
extend
Allow about a quarter of an inch to extend beyond your palm.
stand out
Her hair stood out in spikes.
bulge
He bulges out of his black T-shirt.
beetle
protrude
A huge round mass of rock protruded from the water.
overhang
The rock wall overhung the path at one point.
jut
The northern end of the island juts out.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of activity
Definition
any specific action or pursuit
Activities range from canoeing to birdwatching.
Synonyms
pursuit,
act,
project,
scheme,
task,
pleasure,
interest,
enterprise,
undertaking,
occupation,
hobby,
deed,
endeavour,
pastime,
avocation
in the sense of assign
Definition
to attribute to a specified cause
Assign the letters of the alphabet their numerical values.
Synonyms
attribute,
credit,
put down,
set down,
ascribe,
accredit
in the sense of attribute
Definition
to regard as belonging to or produced by
They attribute their success to external causes such as luck.
Synonyms
ascribe,
apply,
credit,
blame,
refer,
trace,
assign,
charge,
allocate,
put down,
set down,
allot,
impute,
lay at the door of
Synonyms of 'project'
project
Explore 'project' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bulge
Definition
to swell outwards
He bulges out of his black T-shirt.
Synonyms
swell out,
project,
expand,
swell,
stand out,
stick out,
protrude,
puff out,
distend,
bag
in the sense of calculate
Definition
to solve or find out by a mathematical procedure or by reasoning
From this we can calculate the total mass in the galaxy.
Synonyms
work out,
value,
judge,
determine,
estimate,
count,
reckon,
weigh,
consider,
compute,
rate,
gauge,
enumerate,
figure
in the sense of cast
Definition
to roll or throw (a dice)
She took a pebble and cast it into the water.
Synonyms
throw,
project,
launch,
pitch,
shed,
shy,
toss,
thrust,
hurl,
fling,
chuck (informal),
sling,
lob,
impel,
drive,
drop
in the sense of contemplate
Definition
to consider as a possibility
He contemplated a career as an army medical doctor.
Synonyms
consider,
plan,
think of,
propose,
intend,
envisage,
foresee,
have in view or in mind
in the sense of contrive
Definition
to devise or construct ingeniously
The oil companies were accused of contriving a shortage of gasoline to justify price increases.
Synonyms
devise,
plan,
fabricate,
create,
design,
scheme,
engineer,
frame,
manufacture,
plot,
construct,
invent,
improvise,
concoct,
wangle (informal),
effect,
bring about,
hit upon
in the sense of design
Definition
a sketch, plan, or preliminary drawing
They drew up the design in a week.
Synonyms
plan,
drawing,
model,
scheme,
proposal,
draft,
outline,
representation,
sketch,
prototype,
blueprint,
depiction,
delineation,
scale drawing
in the sense of design
Definition
to plan and make (something) artistically
We may be able to design a course to suit your particular needs.
Synonyms
create,
make,
plan,
project,
fashion,
scheme,
propose,
invent,
devise,
tailor,
draw up,
conceive,
originate,
contrive,
fabricate,
think up
in the sense of devise
Definition
to work out (something) in one's mind
We devised a scheme to help him.
Synonyms
work out,
plan,
form,
design,
imagine,
frame,
arrange,
plot,
construct,
invent,
conceive,
formulate,
contrive,
dream up,
concoct,
think up
in the sense of discharge
Definition
to fire (a gun)
He was tried for unlawfully and dangerously discharging a weapon.
Synonyms
fire,
shoot,
set off,
explode,
activate,
let off,
detonate,
let loose (informal)
in the sense of draft
Definition
to write a preliminary outline of a letter, book, or speech
He drafted a standard letter.
Synonyms
outline,
write,
plan,
produce,
create,
design,
draw,
frame,
compose,
devise,
sketch,
draw up,
formulate,
contrive,
delineate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of enterprise
Definition
a project or undertaking, esp. one that requires boldness or effort
Horse breeding is a risky enterprise.
Synonyms
venture,
operation,
project,
adventure,
undertaking,
programme,
pursuit,
endeavour
in the sense of estimate
Definition
to form an approximate idea of (size, cost, etc.)
His personal riches were estimated at over £80 million.
Synonyms
calculate roughly,
value,
guess,
judge,
reckon,
assess,
evaluate,
gauge,
number,
appraise
in the sense of expect
Definition
to regard as likely
We expect the talks will continue until tomorrow.
Synonyms
think,
believe,
suppose,
assume,
trust,
imagine,
reckon (informal),
forecast,
calculate,
presume,
foresee,
conjecture,
surmise,
think likely
in the sense of extend
Allow about a quarter of an inch to extend beyond your palm.
Synonyms
protrude,
project,
stand out,
bulge,
stick out,
hang,
overhang,
jut out
in the sense of fling
Definition
to throw with force
I flung the book on the table and stormed out.
Synonyms
throw,
toss,
hurl,
chuck (informal),
launch,
cast,
pitch,
send,
shy,
jerk,
propel,
sling (informal),
precipitate,
lob (informal),
catapult,
heave,
let fly
in the sense of frame
Definition
to create and develop (plans or a policy)
A convention was set up to frame a constitution.
Synonyms
devise,
plan,
form,
shape,
institute,
draft,
compose,
sketch,
forge,
put together,
conceive,
hatch,
draw up,
formulate,
contrive,
map out,
concoct,
cook up,
block out
in the sense of gauge
Definition
to estimate or judge (people's feelings or reactions)
See if you can gauge his reaction to the offer.
Synonyms
judge,
estimate,
guess,
assess,
evaluate,
rate,
appraise,
reckon,
adjudge
in the sense of hurl
Definition
to throw (something) with great force
Groups of rioters hurled stones at police.
Synonyms
throw,
fling,
chuck (informal),
send,
fire,
project,
launch,
cast,
pitch,
shy,
toss,
propel,
sling (informal),
heave,
let fly (with)
in the sense of idea
Definition
a scheme, intention, or plan
It's a good idea to keep a stock of tins in the cupboard.
Synonyms
plan,
scheme,
proposal,
design,
theory,
strategy,
method,
solution,
suggestion,
recommendation,
proposition
in the sense of impute
Definition
to attribute to a source or cause
It is unfair to impute blame to the employees.
Synonyms
attribute,
assign,
ascribe,
credit,
refer,
accredit,
set down to,
lay at the door of
Additional synonyms
in the sense of job
Definition
a piece of work
Their main job is to preserve health rather than treat illness.
Synonyms
task,
concern,
duty,
charge,
work,
business,
role,
operation,
affair,
responsibility,
function,
contribution,
venture,
enterprise,
undertaking,
pursuit,
assignment,
stint,
chore,
errand
in the sense of jut
Definition
to stick out
The northern end of the island juts out.
Synonyms
stick out,
project,
extend,
protrude,
poke,
bulge,
overhang,
impend
in the sense of move
Definition
to change the time when something is scheduled to happen
She moved the sheaf of papers into position.
Synonyms
transfer,
change,
carry,
transport,
switch,
shift,
transpose
in the sense of occupation
Definition
a person's job or profession
I was looking for an occupation which would allow me to travel.
Synonyms
job,
work,
calling,
business,
line (of work),
office,
trade,
position,
post,
career,
situation,
activity,
employment,
craft,
profession,
pursuit,
vocation,
livelihood,
walk of life
in the sense of operation
a nationwide retail operation with an exceptional record of growth
Synonyms
business,
concern,
firm,
organization,
corporation,
venture,
enterprise,
oper8n
in the sense of outline
Definition
to give the main features or general idea of (something)
The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
Synonyms
summarize,
review,
draft,
plan,
trace,
sketch (in),
sum up,
encapsulate,
delineate,
rough out,
adumbrate
in the sense of overhang
Definition
to project or hang over beyond (something)
The rock wall overhung the path at one point.
Synonyms
project (over),
extend (over),
loom (over),
stand out (over),
bulge (over),
beetle,
stick out (over),
protrude (over),
jut (over),
impend (over)
in the sense of predict
Definition
to tell about in advance
Nobody can predict what will happen.
Synonyms
foretell,
forecast,
divine,
foresee,
prophesy,
call,
augur,
presage,
portend,
prognosticate,
forebode,
soothsay,
vaticinate (rare)
in the sense of programme
the programme for reform outlined by the Soviet President
Synonyms
plan,
scheme,
strategy,
procedure,
project,
plan of action
in the sense of propel
Definition
to cause to move forwards
The rocket is designed to propel the spacecraft.
Synonyms
drive,
launch,
start,
force,
send,
shoot,
push,
thrust,
shove,
set in motion
Additional synonyms
in the sense of proposal
Definition
a suggestion put forward for consideration
the government's proposals to abolish free health care
Synonyms
suggestion,
plan,
programme,
scheme,
offer,
terms,
design,
project,
bid,
motion,
recommendation,
tender,
presentation,
proposition,
overture,
proffer
in the sense of propose
Definition
to intend (to do something)
I propose to spend my entire life travelling.
Synonyms
intend,
mean,
plan,
aim,
design,
scheme,
purpose,
have in mind,
have every intention
in the sense of proposition
Definition
a proposal or offer
I want to make you a business proposition.
Synonyms
proposal,
plan,
suggestion,
scheme,
bid,
motion,
recommendation
in the sense of protrude
Definition
to stick out or project
A huge round mass of rock protruded from the water.
Synonyms
stick out,
start (from),
point,
project,
pop,
extend,
come through,
stand out,
bulge,
shoot out,
jut,
stick out like a sore thumb,
obtrude
in the sense of purpose
Definition
to intend or determine to do (something)
His life went in the direction that he purposed.
Synonyms
intend,
mean,
plan,
decide,
design,
aim,
determine,
propose,
resolve,
think to,
contemplate,
aspire,
work towards,
meditate,
make up your mind,
commit yourself,
have a mind to,
set your sights on
in the sense of reckon
Definition
to consider
The sale has been held up because the price is reckoned to be too high.
Synonyms
consider,
hold,
rate,
account,
judge,
think of,
regard,
estimate,
count,
calculate,
evaluate,
esteem (formal),
deem,
gauge,
look upon,
appraise
in the sense of shift
Definition
to move from one place or position to another
We shifted the vans and used the area for skateboarding.
Synonyms
remove,
move,
transfer,
displace,
relocate,
rearrange,
transpose,
reposition
in the sense of shoot
Definition
to fire (a missile or missiles) from a weapon
He shot an arrow into the air.
Synonyms
fire,
launch,
discharge,
project,
hurl,
fling,
propel,
emit,
let fly
in the sense of stand out
Her hair stood out in spikes.
Synonyms
project,
protrude,
bristle
in the sense of task
Definition
a specific piece of work required to be done
He had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news.
Synonyms
job,
duty,
assignment,
work,
business,
charge,
labour,
exercise,
mission,
employment,
enterprise,
undertaking,
occupation,
chore,
toil
Additional synonyms
in the sense of throw
Definition
to hurl (something) through the air, esp. with a rapid motion of the arm
He spent hours throwing a tennis ball against a wall.
Synonyms
hurl,
toss,
fling,
send,
project,
launch,
cast,
pitch,
shy,
chuck (informal),
propel,
sling,
lob (informal),
heave,
put
in the sense of transpose
Definition
to change the order of (letters, words, or sentences)
Genetic engineers transpose bits of material from one organism to another.
Synonyms
transplant,
move,
transfer,
shift,
displace,
relocate,
reposition
in the sense of undertaking
Definition
a task or enterprise
Organizing the show has been a massive undertaking.
Synonyms
task,
business,
operation,
project,
game,
attempt,
effort,
affair,
venture,
enterprise,
endeavour
in the sense of venture
Definition
a project or activity that is risky or of uncertain outcome