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Projections: meaning, definitions and examples

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projections

 

[ prษ™หˆdส’ษ›kสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

Projections refer to estimates or forecasts of future trends, usually based on past data and analysis. They are commonly used in budgeting, financial planning, and decision-making processes.

Synonyms

estimates, forecasts, predictions

Examples of usage

  • According to the projections, sales are expected to increase by 10% next quarter.
  • The company's revenue projections for the upcoming year are optimistic.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

In technology, projections can also refer to the display of an image or data onto a surface, such as a screen or wall. This is commonly used in presentations, simulations, and virtual reality applications.

Synonyms

display, presentation, simulation

Examples of usage

  • The 3D projections in the virtual reality game were incredibly realistic.
  • The projector allows for clear and precise projections onto the screen.
Context #3 | Noun

in psychology

Psychological projections involve attributing one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to others. This defense mechanism can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or conflicts in interpersonal relationships.

Synonyms

attributions, transferences

Examples of usage

  • His constant accusations of lying were actually projections of his own dishonesty.
  • She projected her insecurities onto her friends, causing tension in the group.

Translations

Translations of the word "projections" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น projeรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคชเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Projektionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ proyeksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะตะบั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ projekcje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท projections

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proyecciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท projeksiyonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณู‚ุงุทุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ projekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ projekcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ projekcije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varpanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพะตะบั†ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proyeksiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proyecciones

Etymology

The word 'projections' comes from the Latin word 'projectio', which means 'a throwing forward'. The concept of projections has been used in various fields such as business, technology, and psychology to predict future trends, display information, or understand human behavior. The use of projections continues to be essential in decision-making processes and analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,840 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.