projection

noun

UK /prəˈdʒekʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	projection
plural	projections

1
countable a calculation of the way that something will change and develop in the future, especially of how fast it will grow or become smaller
population/profit projections
a projection of economic growth for all member states
It is his job to make projections about publishing trends.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to mathematics and geometry
abacus
a function of something
algorithm
2
uncountable the action of sending an image to a screen
Synonyms and related words
To show or display something
show
display
produce
1. 2a
  countable an image that is shown on a screen
  Synonyms and related words
  Specific types of picture or work of art
  abstract
  aquatint
  bas-relief
3
uncountable the process of giving other people a particular idea about you
the profession’s projection of an image of public service
Synonyms and related words
Your opinion of yourself
ego
image
self-image
1. 3a
  countable an idea that seems real because of your own strong feelings
  The Devil may be a projection of our fears and insecurities.
  Synonyms and related words
  Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
  thought
  idea
  belief
2. 3b
  uncountable in psychology, the fact of imagining that someone else is feeling a strong emotion when in fact you are the one who is feeling it
  Synonyms and related words
  Psychological processes
  catharsis
  complex
  conditioning
4
countable something that sticks out from a surface
Synonyms and related words
Parts of objects that stick out from the surface
arm
flap
limb
5
countable/uncountable a method of making a map, or a map made by this method
Synonyms and related words
Maps, using maps and map making
atlas
A to Z
boundary

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