project

pro-ject · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A planned piece of work or activity that has a particular purpose.

  2. 2.

    A school assignment requiring independent work.

  3. 3.

    (US) A government-subsidized housing development.

  4. 4.

    Estimate or forecast based on present trends.

  5. 5.

    Throw or cast forward.

  6. 6.

    Display an image on a surface using projected light.

  7. 7.

    Convey or give an impression of something.

  8. 8.

    (Psychology) Attribute one's own feelings to another person.

Forms

plural: projects

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    project manager — Person responsible for overseeing a project.
  • •
    project plan — A detailed outline of how a project will be carried out.
  • •
    pet project — A personal favorite endeavor.
  • •
    work in progress — A project that is not yet complete.

Related words

See also: plan, scheme, undertaking, venture
Synonyms: plan, scheme, undertaking, venture

Etymology

From Latin proiectum, past participle of proicere ("to throw forth"), from pro ("forward") + iacere ("to throw").