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projection
noun pro·jec·tion \prə-ˈjek-shən\
: an estimate of what might happen in the future based on what is happening now
: something that sticks out from a surface
: the act or process of causing a picture, movie, etc., to appear on a surface
Full Definition of PROJECTION
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a : a systematic presentation of intersecting coordinate lines on a flat surface upon which features from a curved surface (as of the earth or the celestial sphere) may be mapped <an equal-area map projection> b : the process or technique of reproducing a spatial object upon a plane or curved surface or a line by projecting its points; also : a graph or figure so formed
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: a transforming change
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: the act of throwing or thrusting forward
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: the forming of a plan : scheming
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a (1) : a jutting out (2) : a part that juts out b : a view of a building or architectural element
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a : the act of perceiving a mental object as spatially and sensibly objective; also : something so perceived b : the attribution of one's own ideas, feelings, or attitudes to other people or to objects; especially : the externalization of blame, guilt, or responsibility as a defense against anxiety
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: the display of motion pictures by projecting an image from them upon a screen
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a : the act of projecting especially to an audience b : control of the volume, clarity, and distinctness of a voice to gain greater audibility
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: an estimate of future possibilities based on a current trend
— pro·jec·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PROJECTION
1557
Related to PROJECTION
- Synonyms
- bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, bulge, protrusion, protuberance, swell
Synonym Discussion of PROJECTION
projection, protrusion, protuberance, bulge mean an extension beyond the normal line or surface. projection implies a jutting out especially at a sharp angle <those projections along the wall are safety hazards>. protrusion suggests a thrusting out so that the extension seems a deformity <the bizarre protrusions of a coral reef>. protuberance implies a growing or swelling out in rounded form <a skin disease marked by warty protuberances>. bulge suggests an expansion caused by internal pressure <bulges in the tile floor>.
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Rhymes with PROJECTION
abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, erection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection
PROJECTIONS Defined for Kids
projection
noun pro·jec·tion \prə-ˈjek-shən\
Definition of PROJECTION for Kids
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: something that sticks out
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: the act or process of causing to appear on a surface (as by means of motion pictures or slides)
Medical Dictionary
projection
noun pro·jec·tion \prə-ˈjek-shən\
Medical Definition of PROJECTION
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a : the process or technique of reproducing a spatial object or a section of such an object upon a plane or curved surface b : a diagram or figure formed by projection; especially : view
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a : the act of referring a mental image constructed by the brain from bits of data collected by the sense organs to the actual source of stimulation outside the body b : the attribution of one's own ideas, feelings, or attitudes to other people or to objects; especially : the externalization of blame, guilt, or responsibility as a defense against anxiety
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: the functional correspondence and connection of parts of the cerebral cortex with parts of the organism <the projection of the retina upon the visual area>
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