Project

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A planned undertaking or an activity that is designed to achieve a particular goal or objective.
The community garden is a project aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture.
A specific task or assignment, often involving research or creativity, undertaken by an individual or group.
For her science class, she developed a project on renewable energy sources.
An organized effort to achieve a specific outcome, often with a defined timeline and resources.
The construction project is scheduled to be completed by next summer.
verb
To present or communicate ideas or information to others.
He hopes to project his vision for the new marketing strategy in the meeting.
To estimate or forecast something based on current data or trends.
Analysts project that the company's profits will increase next year.
To throw or cast something in a particular direction.
They will project the movie onto the big screen in the park.

Etymology

From Latin 'projectus', meaning 'to throw forth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

team project:
A collaborative effort by a group of individuals to complete a specific task.
project manager:
A person responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project.
public project:
A project initiated for the benefit of the community, often funded by public resources.

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Slang Meanings

A side hustle or informal venture.
I started a little project on the weekend to make some extra cash.
A big undertaking that requires a lot of effort.
This new product launch is a major project for us.