projects
|pro-jects|
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/ˈprɑːdʒɛkts/
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/ˈprɒdʒɛkts/
(project)
forward estimation or display
Etymology
'project' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'projectus' (past participle of 'projicere'), where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'jacere' (or 'jicere') meant 'to throw'.
'project' changed from Latin 'projectus' / 'projicere' into Old French words such as 'project'/'projecte', then entered Middle English as 'projecte', and eventually became the modern English word 'project'.
Initially it meant 'thrown forward' (literal sense), but over time it evolved into meanings such as 'something put forward' (a plan or undertaking) and the verb senses 'to throw/display/estimate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'project': a planned piece of work or activity with a specific purpose and beginning and end; an undertaking.
She manages several projects this year.
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Noun 2
informal (chiefly US): public housing complex(es); a housing project or estate ('the projects').
He grew up in the projects.
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Verb 1
third-person singular of 'project': to plan, forecast, or estimate (a future result).
The company projects a 10% increase in sales next year.
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Verb 2
third-person singular of 'project': to cast or throw forward (light, an image, sound, or a voice).
She projects her voice so everyone in the hall can hear.
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Verb 3
third-person singular of 'project': to extend outward or jut out (physically stick out).
A ledge projects from the cliff.
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Last updated: 2025/11/02 07:08