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Word: Projection
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century (in projection (sense 6)): from Latin projectio(n-), from proicere ‘throw forth’ (see project)
prəˈdʒɛkʃn
an estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends
Short Definition:forecast based on present trends
Examples:- plans based on projections of slow but positive growth
- population projection is essential for planning
the presentation of an image on a surface, especially a cinema screen
Short Definition:presentation of image on surface
Examples:- quality illustrations for overhead projection
the presentation or promotion of someone or something in a particular way
Short Definition:presentation in particular way
Examples:- the legal profession's projection of an image of altruism
a thing that extends outwards from something else
Short Definition:protruding thing
Examples:- the chipboard covered all the sharp projections
the action of projecting a figure.
Short Definition:action of projecting figure
the representation on a plane surface of part of the surface of the earth or a celestial sphere.
Short Definition:representation on plane surface of earth's surface
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