projects

n. planned pieces of work or activities that take time to finish.

n. plural form of project; planned undertakings or pieces of research designed to achieve a specific aim.

“The students are working on several science projects for the school fair.”

“The department is currently managing three major infrastructure projects, each requiring significant coordination between local government and private contractors.”

n. apartment buildings built by the government for people with low incomes.

n. high-density urban housing developments for low-income residents, often publicly funded.

“He grew up in the projects in Chicago before moving to the suburbs.”

“Sociologists have studied the impact of urban renewal on the residents of the projects, focusing on the loss of community ties during relocation.”

American English

v. to estimate or guess what will happen in the future based on information you have now.

v. to estimate or forecast a future situation or trend based on a study of present data.

“The company projects that sales will grow by ten percent next year.”

“The latest economic report projects a steady decline in inflation over the next fiscal quarter, assuming energy prices remain stable.”

v. to make an image or light appear on a surface like a wall or screen.

v. to cause a light, shadow, or image to fall on a surface.

“This new device projects a giant clock onto the bedroom ceiling.”

“The cinema's high-end equipment projects the film with incredible clarity, even on such a massive screen.”