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Projection

Verb / prʌˈdʒekʃʌn / Another word for projection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Projection means the act of projecting or the state of being projected. It can also mean an estimate or forecast of a future situation based on current trends.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

estimation forecast prediction extrapolation

Informal

guess hunch shot in the dark

Literary

outpouring manifestation effusion

Antonyms

reality fact truth actual tangible concrete verity

Common collocations

  • projection screen
  • market projection
  • financial projection
  • projection mapping
  • data projection
  • projection system
  • projection room

Word family

noun projection
verb project
adjective projected
adverb projectively

Usage note

In psychology, 'projection' refers to a defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others. In business and statistics, it refers to an estimate of future trends.

Example sentences

  1. The projection of the company's earnings for the next quarter is quite optimistic.
  2. The professor used a laser pointer to help with his projection during the lecture.
  3. The architect created a projection of the new building for the client to review.
  4. The weather projection for the weekend looks like it will be sunny and warm.
  5. The athlete was able to make a perfect projection of the ball toward the goal.

Quotes

  • All progress depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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