...the company's projection of 11 million visitors for the first year. [+ of]
...sales projections.
Synonyms: forecast, estimate, reckoning, prediction More Synonyms of projection
2. uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun]
The projection of a film or picture is the act of projecting it onto a screen or wall.
They took me into a projection room to see a picture.
More Synonyms of projection
projection in British English
(prəˈdʒɛkʃən)
noun
1.
the act of projecting or the state of being projected
2.
an object or part that juts out
3. map projection
4.
the representation of a line, figure, or solid on a given plane as it would be seen from a particular direction or in accordance with an accepted set of rules
5.
a scheme or plan
6.
a prediction based on known evidence and observations
7.
a.
the process of showing film on a screen
b.
the image or images shown
8. psychology
a.
the belief, esp in children, that others share one's subjective mental life
b.
the process of projecting one's own hidden desires and impulses
See also defence mechanism
9.
the mixing by alchemists of powdered philosopher's stone with molten base metals in order to transmute them into gold
Derived forms
projectional (proˈjectional)
adjective
projection in American English
(proʊˈdʒɛkʃən; prəˈdʒɛkʃən)
noun
1.
a projecting or being projected
2.
something that projects, or juts out
3.
something that is projected; specif., in map making, the representation on a plane of the earth's surface (or the celestial sphere) or of a part thereof
4.
a prediction or advance estimate based on known data or observations; extrapolation
5. Psychiatry
the unconscious act or process of ascribing to others one's own ideas, impulses, or emotions, esp. when they are considered undesirable or cause anxiety
6. Photography
the process of projecting an image, as from a transparent slide, upon a screen, etc.
SYNONYMY NOTE: projection implies a jutting out abruptly beyond the rest of the surface [the projection of the eaves beyond the sides of a house]; protrusion suggests a thrusting or pushing out that is of an abnormal or disfiguring nature[protrusion of the eyeballs]; protuberance suggests a swelling out, usually in rounded form [the tumor on his arm formed a protuberance; bulge suggests an outward swelling of a kind that may result from internal pressure [the bulge in the can resulted from the fermentation of its contents]
Derived forms
projectional (proˈjectional)
adjective
Word origin
MFr < L projectio
Examples of 'projection' in a sentence
projection
It's also the only bit of the show that uses projections.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's also the only bit of the show that uses projections.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The projections showed the two blocs neck and neck in both the lower and upper houses.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Official projections last night suggested that the old guard had won the day.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Sometimes he takes us to the projection room to see the rushes.
Hamilton, Ian Writers in Hollywood, 1915-51 (1990)
This programme is unaffordable on any likely projection of future budgets.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Those are demographic projections based on what we can see happening now and in the recent past.
Christianity Today (2000)
And it trimmed the projection for next year only modestly.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Up above were two screens for video projections.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It uses film projections and live actors who interact with classic movie musicals and features.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is the outward projection screen that shows what film is playing inside.
Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001)
These larger totals are derived from notional projections based on evidence from particular cases.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
There was also a big projection screen that would come down from the ceiling and over the fireplace.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Your job is to sit in the projection room and keep a record of the number of times each film is run.
Sidney Sheldon The Other Side of Me
After the slideshow he got down on one knee to propose as cheering family and friends looked on from the projection room.
The Sun (2010)
We will need much more because our projections suggest we will need thousands of local and international health workers on the ground.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Prison numbers have risen higher than official projections at the same time as the justice ministry has closed jails and cut staff numbers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If you think it sounds like bliss, just wait until you see the investment projections.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This year the projections are for 11 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Internal projections show the carrier is likely to lose about 60m this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is only when the conversation turns to business plans, pupil projections and education providers that what binds them together becomes apparent.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
As we project a further 30 years, one certain projection is that the position willbecome worse.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
And they will still demand detailed business plans, projections on cashflow, and some form of security.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
That performance makes the company 's projection of securing one third of sales online by 2015 look too low.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
projection
British English: projection NOUN
A projection is an estimate of a future amount.
...the company's projection of 11 million visitors for the first year.
American English: projection
Brazilian Portuguese: projeção
Chinese: 预计
European Spanish: proyección
French: projection
German: Schätzung
Italian: previsione
Japanese: 見通し
Korean: 예측
European Portuguese: projeção
Latin American Spanish: proyección
All related terms of 'projection'
projection TV
a system made up of lenses , mirrors , and a cathode-ray tube, for projecting video images onto a large screen
back projection
a method of projecting pictures onto a translucent screen so that they are viewed from the opposite side, used esp in films to create the illusion that the actors in the foreground are moving
map projection
a means of representing or a representation of the globe or celestial sphere or part of it on a flat map , using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude
projection room
a small room in a cinema in which the film projectors are operated
rear projection
a special effects technique which combines a performance in the foreground with a pre-filmed background
astral projection
the departure of the astral body from the physical body, in order to travel to the astral plane
conic projection
a map projection on which the earth is shown as projected onto a cone with its apex over one of the poles and with parallels of latitude radiating from this apex
Peters' projection
a form of modified world map projection that attempts to reflect accurately the relative surface areas of landmasses , an approach which gives greater prominence (than do standard representations ) to equatorial countries
projection booth
a small chamber , as in a theater, from which images on film, slides , etc. are projected
axonometric projection
a geometric drawing of an object, such as a building, in three dimensions showing the verticals and horizontals projected to scale but with diagonals and curves distorted , so that the whole appears inclined
azimuthal projection
a type of map projection in which part of the earth's surface is projected onto a plane tangential to it, either at one of the poles ( polar zenithal ), at the equator ( equatorial zenithal ), or between ( oblique zenithal )
background projection
a method of projecting pictures onto a translucent screen so that they are viewed from the opposite side, used esp in films to create the illusion that the actors in the foreground are moving
dimetric projection
a type of → axonometric projection in which the object is shown with two of its three principal axes tilted equally from the plane of viewing
homolosine projection
a map projection of the world on which the oceans are distorted to allow for greater accuracy in representing the continents , combining the sinusoidal and equal-area projections
isometric projection
a type of → axonometric projection in which the object is shown with its three principal axes all equally tilted from the plane of viewing , with two of them usually tilted 30 degrees upward from the horizontal
Mercator projection
an orthomorphic map projection on which parallels and meridians form a rectangular grid , scale being exaggerated with increasing distance from the equator
Mercator's projection
an orthomorphic map projection on which parallels and meridians form a rectangular grid , scale being exaggerated with increasing distance from the equator
Mollweide projection
an equal-area map projection with the parallels and the central meridian being straight lines and the other meridians curved . It is often used to show world distributions of various phenomena
orthogonal projection
the method used in engineering drawing of projecting views of the object being described , such as plan, elevation , side view, etc, at right angles to each other
overhead projection
the projection (using an overhead projector ) of an enlarged image of a transparency onto a surface above and behind the person using it
polyconic projection
type of projection used in making maps of large areas
projection television
a television receiver in which a very bright picture on a small cathode-ray tube screen is optically projected onto a large screen
sinusoidal projection
an equal-area map projection on which all parallels are straight lines and all except the prime meridian are sine curves , often used to show tropical latitudes
trimetric projection
a geometric projection , used in mechanical drawing , in which the three axes are at arbitrary angles, often using different linear scales
zenithal projection
a type of map projection in which part of the earth's surface is projected onto a plane tangential to it, either at one of the poles ( polar zenithal ), at the equator ( equatorial zenithal ), or between ( oblique zenithal )
homolographic projection
a type of equal-area map projection
orthographic projection
a style of engineering drawing in which true dimensions are represented as if projected from infinity on three planes perpendicular to each other, avoiding the effects of perspective
Sanson-Flamsteed projection
an equal-area map projection on which all parallels are straight lines and all except the prime meridian are sine curves, often used to show tropical latitudes
Lambert (conformal conic) projection
a map projection in which all meridians are represented by straight lines radiating from a common point outside the mapped area and the parallels are represented by arcs or circles whose center is this same common point: this projection may have one or two standard parallels that maintain exact scale , while the scale varies along the meridians, and, since the meridians and parallels intersect at right angles , angles between locations on the surface of the earth are correctly shown
Chinese translation of 'projection'
projection
(prəˈdʒɛkʃən)
n
(c) (= estimate) 预(預)测(測) (yùcè)
(c) (= overhang) 凸出物 (tūchūwù)
(u)[of film, movie]投影 (tóuyǐng)
1 (noun)
Definition
a part that juts out
the company's sales projections for the next year
Synonyms
forecast
He delivered his election forecast.
estimate
This figure is five times the original estimate.
reckoning
By my reckoning we were seven or eight kilometres away.
prediction
He was unwilling to make a prediction for the coming year.
calculation
He made a quick calculation on a scrap of paper.
estimation
estimations of pre-tax profits of £12.5 million
computation
extrapolation
2 (noun)
Definition
a forecast based on known data
Synonyms
protrusion
an ugly protrusion on the ankle where the bone had not set properly
shelf
ridge
bulge
Why won't those bulges on your hips and thighs go?
ledge
She had climbed onto the ledge outside his window
overhang
sill
jut
eaves
protuberance
a protuberance on the upper jawbone
3 (noun)
Definition
the representation on a flat surface of a three-dimensional figure or curved line
Synonyms
plan
Draw a plan of the garden.
map
He unfolded the map and set it on the floor.
outline
an outline of a plan to reduce the country's national debt
representation
diagram
a diagram showing the workings of the engine
blueprint
The documents contain a blueprint for a nuclear device.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of blueprint
Definition
a photographic print of plans, technical drawings, etc. consisting of white lines on a blue background
The documents contain a blueprint for a nuclear device.
Synonyms
plan,
scheme,
project,
pattern,
draft,
outline,
sketch,
layout
in the sense of bulge
Definition
a swelling or an outward curve on a normally flat surface
Why won't those bulges on your hips and thighs go?
Synonyms
lump,
swelling,
bump,
projection,
hump,
protuberance,
protrusion
in the sense of calculation
Definition
the act or result of calculating
He made a quick calculation on a scrap of paper.
Synonyms
computation,
working out,
reckoning,
figuring,
estimate,
forecast,
judgment,
estimation,
result,
answer
Synonyms of 'projection'
projection
Explore 'projection' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of diagram
Definition
a sketch or plan showing the form or workings of something
a diagram showing the workings of the engine
Synonyms
plan,
figure,
drawing,
chart,
outline,
representation,
sketch,
layout,
graph
in the sense of estimate
Definition
an approximate calculation
This figure is five times the original estimate.
Synonyms
approximate calculation,
guess,
reckoning,
assessment,
judgment,
evaluation,
valuation,
appraisal,
educated guess,
guesstimate (informal),
rough calculation,
ballpark figure (informal),
approximate cost,
approximate price,
appraisement
in the sense of estimation
Definition
the act of estimating
estimations of pre-tax profits of £12.5 million
Synonyms
estimate,
reckoning,
assessment,
appreciation,
valuation,
appraisal,
guesstimate (informal),
ballpark figure (informal)
in the sense of ledge
Definition
a narrow shelflike projection on a cliff or mountain
She had climbed onto the ledge outside his window
Synonyms
shelf,
step,
ridge,
projection,
mantle,
sill
in the sense of map
Definition
a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface or part of it, showing the geographical distributions or positions of features such as roads, towns, relief, and rainfall
He unfolded the map and set it on the floor.
Synonyms
chart,
plan,
guide,
atlas,
A to Z,
street guide,
cartogram
in the sense of outline
Definition
a drawing showing only the external lines of an object
an outline of a plan to reduce the country's national debt
Synonyms
draft,
plan,
drawing,
frame,
tracing,
rough,
framework,
sketch,
skeleton,
layout,
delineation,
preliminary form
in the sense of prediction
Definition
something that is forecast in advance
He was unwilling to make a prediction for the coming year.
Synonyms
prophecy,
forecast,
prognosis,
divination,
prognostication,
augury,
soothsaying,
sortilege
in the sense of protuberance
a protuberance on the upper jawbone
Synonyms
bulge,
swelling,
lump,
bump,
tumour,
projection,
prominence,
knob,
hump,
outgrowth,
protrusion,
excrescence,
process
in the sense of reckoning
Definition
counting or calculating
By my reckoning we were seven or eight kilometres away.