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projects

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɹɑdʒɛks// projects

n. planned pieces of work that take a period of time to complete. You usually do them for school, work, or a hobby.

n. carefully planned and organised pieces of work, often involving multiple tasks or people, intended to achieve a specific aim. In a North American urban context, the term can also refer to large-scale public housing developments.


SIMPLE

The students are working on science projects this week.

CONTEXTUAL

The engineering firm manages several infrastructure projects across the city simultaneously to ensure the timeline is met.

COMPLEX

While individual projects may seem manageable in isolation, the cumulative demand on the department's resources often leads to significant delays during the final quarter of the fiscal year.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the verbs 'manage', 'undertake', or 'complete'.

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