Meaning & Definition of word "Projection"

Projection

/prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

1. 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.
- Example: The financial projection for the next quarter indicates a significant increase in revenue.
2. A presentation of an image or video on a surface, typically a screen.
- Example: The projection of the movie was delayed due to technical issues.
3. The representation of an object in two dimensions based on its three-dimensional structure.
- Example: The architect used a specific projection to create a 2D blueprint of the building.
4. The aspect or part of a whole that is represented.
- Example: The projection of his plans onto the community showed the positive impact it could have.
5. The act of projecting a person’s thoughts or feelings onto another.
- Example: 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.

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

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

Meaning: Referring to someone's unrealistic expectations for the future.

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