projection

noun
UK: /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/
US: /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/

  1. An estimate or forecast of future trends or situations based on current data.

    1. The sales projection is very optimistic.
    2. Economic projections suggest a period of slow growth for the next quarter.

  2. The act of showing a film or image on a screen or other surface.

    1. The movie projection was crystal clear.
    2. The planetarium uses a sophisticated projection system to simulate the night sky.

  3. The presentation of something in a way that makes it appear larger, more important, or more significant than it really is.

    1. The company uses marketing to create a projection of success.
    2. Her confident demeanor is a projection designed to mask her insecurities.

  4. The attribution of one's own ideas, feelings, or characteristics to other people.

    1. His constant accusations were a projection of his own guilt.
    2. Psychologists say that projection is a common defense mechanism.

  5. A way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat map using mathematics.

    1. The Mercator projection is a common map of the world.
    2. Different map projections distort the Earth's surface in different ways.

Synonyms

showing display ascription image prediction estimate attribution representation forecast
projection transitive-verb

  1. To estimate or forecast something in the future, based on current trends or data.

    1. We project sales will increase next year.
    2. Analysts project that the company will double its profits within five years.

  2. To present or promote (a particular image or quality) of oneself to others.

    1. He tries to project an image of confidence.
    2. The company aims to project a more environmentally friendly image.

  3. To throw or cast something outwards, such as light or an image.

    1. The machine projects the image onto the screen.
    2. The film projected a powerful message of hope and resilience.

  4. To attribute one's own feelings or thoughts to someone else.

    1. He projects his anger onto his innocent coworker.
    2. She often projects her own insecurities onto her friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "projection" in English means: An estimate or forecast of future trends or situations based on current data., The act of showing a film or image on a screen or other surface., The presentation of something in a way that makes it appear larger, more important, or more significant than it really is., The attribution of one's own ideas, feelings, or characteristics to other people., A way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat map using mathematics..

The phonetic transcription of "projection" is /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/ in British English and /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "projection": showing, display, ascription, image, prediction, estimate, attribution, representation, forecast.

Example usage of "projection": "The sales projection is very optimistic.". More examples on the page.