Projecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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projecting

 

[ prษ™หˆdส’ษ›ktษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in psychology

Estimating or predicting a future event or outcome based on current information and past experiences. Projecting can also refer to attributing one's own thoughts or feelings to someone else.

Synonyms

estimating, forecasting, predicting

Examples of usage

  • He was projecting his own insecurities onto his colleagues.
  • She was projecting her fears about the future onto her children.
Context #2 | Verb

in technology

Displaying an image or video onto a surface, such as a screen or wall, using a device like a projector.

Synonyms

displaying, screening, showing

Examples of usage

  • The company is projecting the quarterly results on a large screen.
  • We will be projecting a movie in the backyard tonight.
Context #3 | Noun

in architecture

A structure, often decorative, that extends from a building, such as a beam or support.

Synonyms

extending, jutting out, overhanging

Examples of usage

  • The projecting eaves provided shade for the outdoor seating area.
  • The building's design included several projecting elements to add visual interest.

Translations

Translations of the word "projecting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น projetando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคœเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช projizieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memproyeksikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะตะบั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ projektowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚ฏใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท projection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proyectando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท projeksiyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณู‚ุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ projektovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ projektovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ projektiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framkvรฆmd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะฑะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ layihษ™lษ™ndirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proyectando

Word origin

The word 'projecting' originates from the Latin word 'projectus', which means 'thrown forth'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to encompass notions of prediction, display, and extension. The term has become widely recognized in psychology, technology, and architecture, reflecting its versatility and adaptability in different fields.

See also: project, projectable, projectile, projection, projectors, projects.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,523 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.