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   project

   noun

   • 1. an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim: "a research project" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • ▪ a piece of research work undertaken by a school or college student: "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 actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • 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 £72,900 million" Similar forecastpredictestimatecalculategaugereckonexpectextrapolate
   • ▪ plan (a scheme or undertaking): "in the later 1930s, many new road schemes were projected" Similar intendplanproposemap outdevisedesignoutline
   • 2. extend outwards 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) 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 particular way: "she liked to project herself more as a friend than a doctor"
   • ▪ display (an emotion or quality) in one's behaviour: "everyone would be amazed that a young girl could project such depths of emotion"
   • ▪ attribute or transfer an emotion or desire to (another person), especially unconsciously: "men may sometimes project their own fears on to women" Similar attributeascribeimputeassignexternalize
   • 5. draw straight lines through (a given figure) to produce a corresponding figure on a surface or a line.
   • 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.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.

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

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   1. : a specific plan or design : scheme. 2. obsolete : idea. 3. : a planned undertaking: such as. a. : a definitely formulated piece of research. b. : a large usually government-supported undertaking. c. : a task or problem engaged in usually by a group of students to supplement and apply classroom studies. 4.

4. 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.

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

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   A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. A Project life cycle is the series of phases that a project passes through from its start to its completion.

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

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   Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. It’s the practice of planning, organizing, and executing the tasks needed to turn a brilliant idea into a tangible product, service, or deliverable.

8. 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...

9. 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishproject noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun. OPAL W. /ˈprɒdʒekt/ /ˈprɑːdʒekt/ school/college work. a piece of work involving careful study of a subject over a period of time, done by school or college students. a history project. project on something My class is doing a project on medieval towns. The final term will be devoted to project work.

11. mymanagementguide.com › basics › what-is-a-projectWhat Is a Project? Definition, Key Characteristics Lifecycle

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    Define a project as a unique, time- and cost-limited endeavor aimed to complete desired objectives within a phased project management life-cycle. See examples.