Projection

/prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of projecting or the state of being projected; an estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends.

The financial projection for the next quarter indicates a significant increase in revenue.

A presentation of an image or video on a surface, typically a screen.

The projection of the movie was delayed due to technical issues.

The representation of an object in two dimensions based on its three-dimensional structure.

The architect used a specific projection to create a 2D blueprint of the building.

The aspect or part of a whole that is represented.

The projection of his plans onto the community showed the positive impact it could have.

The act of projecting a person’s thoughts or feelings onto another.

Her projection of her own insecurities onto him caused unnecessary conflicts.

From Latin 'projectio', from 'proicere' meaning to throw forth.

cash flow projection

An estimate of future financial liquidity over a specific period.

projected earnings

The predicted profit generated by a company in the future.

projecting an image

Displaying or presenting a visual representation on a screen or surface.

project

To throw or cast forward, to propose a plan or design.

trajectory

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

protractor

A tool used to measure angles in geometric figures.

Projection in social settings, often refers to showing confidence or façade.

He's just putting on a projection to seem cooler than he is.

Referring to someone's unrealistic expectations for the future.

Her projections for our relationship are way off; we just started dating.