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Projection

UK /["/prəˈdʒekʃn/"]/US /["/prəˈdʒekʃn/"]/

Definition

an estimate or a statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now

In simple words: A way to show or present information or ideas.

Examples

  • The company's projection for next year's profit shows an increase based on current trends.
  • Urban planners use demographic projection to estimate future population growth in the city.
  • The movie theater's projection on the large screen was crystal clear.
  • Light projection can enhance the visual effects during a concert.
  • In psychology, projection is a defense mechanism where people attribute their own feelings to others.
  • A map projection represents the curved surface of the Earth on a flat plane.
  • The architect included a projection on the building's facade to add depth and character.
  • Astronomers study the projection of shadows during an eclipse to understand the moon's path.

Usage notes

Use 'projection' in contexts related to showing data or ideas visually. It's common in academic and business settings but may sound out of place in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

projection + of + object

Memory hint

Imagine a movie projector showing a big image on the wall.

Collocations

  • current
  • latest
  • initial
  • make
  • revise
  • exceed
  • base a projection on something
  • on… projections
  • projection about
  • projection for

Synonyms

  • forecast
  • estimation
  • presentation
  • display
  • projections

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdrawal

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'protection' - often mix up these terms.
  • Incorrectly use 'project' as a noun instead of 'projection'.
  • Use 'projection' when referring to physical throwing instead of visual representation.