Word
projected
Phoneticspro·ject·ed
US/pɹəˈdʒɛktəd/
UK/pɹədʒˈɛktɪd/
Definitions
02shown on a screen
v. to show an image or movie on a flat surface using light.
v. to cause an image, light, or shadow to fall upon a surface.
“The teacher projected the map onto the white wall so everyone could see it.”
“The artist projected a series of abstract geometric patterns onto the facade of the cathedral during the light festival.”
Usage
Usually takes a direct object and the preposition 'onto'.
03planned or expected
adj. planned or expected to happen in the future.
adj. estimated or predicted to be a certain amount or to happen at a certain time.
“The company's projected profits for next year are much higher than this year.”
“The projected completion date for the new bridge has been pushed back due to unexpected structural concerns.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The CBO says the US is nearing its $41.1tn debt ceiling, with debt projected to climb to about $64tn by 2036.” “Across all models, projected eviction filings were about 2.6 to 3.3 times higher than what was actually reported.” Scan code
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