Projected: meaning, definitions and examples

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projected

 

[prษ™หˆdส’ษ›ktษชd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

future expectations

Projected refers to something that is estimated or forecasted based on current data or trends. It is often used in planning and analysis to indicate anticipated outcomes.

Synonyms

anticipated, estimated, expected, forecasted.

Examples of usage

  • The projected sales for this quarter are significantly higher than last year.
  • He provided a projected timeline for the completion of the project.
  • The projected population growth in the city is expected to double by 2030.
Context #2 | Verb

to throw forward

To project means to throw or cast something forward, often used in the context of casting light or images. It can also refer to presenting ideas or concepts to an audience.

Synonyms

cast, display, present, throw.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher projected the slides onto the screen.
  • He projected his voice to reach the back of the auditorium.
  • They projected a positive image for the brand through marketing.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'projectus,' which means 'to throw forward.'
  • It has been used in English since the early 17th century, originally in the sense of throwing an object.
  • Over time, it evolved to also mean forecasting, especially in finance and business.

Science

  • In physics, 'projected' describes the motion of an object thrown or propelled in a specific direction.
  • In astronomy, scientists 'project' the paths of celestial bodies to predict future positions.
  • Environmental studies often involve 'projected' climate models that estimate future atmospheric changes.

Psychology

  • In psychology, 'projection' is a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own thoughts or feelings to others.
  • Understanding projected feelings can help in therapy, particularly in relationship dynamics.
  • The concept can help explain behaviors, such as when someone accuses others of what they themselves feel guilty about.

Business

  • Businesses regularly create 'projected' financial statements to anticipate income, expenses, and profits.
  • Marketers use projected trends to forecast consumer behavior and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Projective techniques, like surveys, help organizations 'project' future interests and needs of their customers.

Art and Design

  • In visual arts, artists often 'project' ideas onto canvases, translating thoughts into tangible works.
  • Architects 'project' designs onto models or digital formats to provide an idea of future structures.
  • Film and theater heavily rely on projected images and scenes to convey storytelling.

Translations

Translations of the word "projected" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น projetado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคชเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช projiziert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diproyeksikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะตะบั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prognozowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบˆๆธฌใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉvu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proyectado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahmin edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์ƒ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽูˆูŽู‚ู‘ูŽุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ projektovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ projekฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข„ๆต‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ projekcijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะฑะฐะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proqnozlaลŸdฤฑrฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proyectado

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,974, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.