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projects

 

[ ˈprɒdʒɛkts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

business

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim, such as creating a new product or service, developing software, or organizing an event.

Synonyms

initiative, undertaking, venture

Examples of usage

  • Her project involved researching market trends before launching the new product.
  • The team successfully completed the construction project ahead of schedule.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To plan, organize, and execute a particular task or activity within a specific timeframe.

Synonyms

execute, organize, plan

Examples of usage

  • They are currently projecting the budget for the next fiscal year.
  • She projected a timeline for the completion of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "projects" in other languages:

🇵🇹 projetos

🇮🇳 परियोजनाएं

🇩🇪 Projekte

🇮🇩 proyek

🇺🇦 проекти

🇵🇱 projekty

🇯🇵 プロジェクト

🇫🇷 projets

🇪🇸 proyectos

🇹🇷 projeler

🇰🇷 프로젝트

🇸🇦 مشاريع

🇨🇿 projekty

🇸🇰 projekty

🇨🇳 项目

🇸🇮 projekti

🇮🇸 verkefni

🇰🇿 жобалар

🇬🇪 პროექტები

🇦🇿 layihələr

🇲🇽 proyectos

Etymology

The word 'project' originated from the Latin word 'projectum', which means 'something thrown forth'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century, with the meaning of a specific plan or design. Over time, 'project' evolved to encompass various fields such as business, engineering, and art, reflecting the diverse range of endeavors it can refer to.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,138, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.