Projects: meaning, definitions and examples

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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.

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Word Description / Examples
projects

General term for planned activities with specific goals, commonly used in both professional and educational settings.

  • The students are working on their science projects
  • The company has several projects in the pipeline for next year
venture

Often used in a business context, indicating a risky or uncertain new project or business activity.

  • They started a new venture in the tech industry
  • The venture capitalist invested in several startups
undertaking

A formal or serious term, typically used to describe significant or difficult tasks requiring effort and responsibility.

  • Building a new hospital is a massive undertaking
  • Organizing the Olympic Games is no small undertaking
initiative

Refers to the start of a new plan or process, often emphasizing the concept of taking action to improve a situation or solve a problem.

  • The government launched a new health initiative to promote fitness among citizens
  • She took the initiative to create a recycling program in her neighborhood

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.

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Word Description / Examples
projects

Same as the first entry. Refer to tasks or assignments in various settings.

  • Students often have group projects to work on
  • The firm is handling several high-profile projects right now
plan

Use this word when creating a detailed proposal or strategy for achieving something in the future.

  • We need to plan our vacation carefully
  • He has to plan his schedule around his work commitments
organize

Use this word when arranging or putting things in order, often for efficiency and clarity.

  • She needs to organize her files before the meeting
  • We should organize the event to make it more enjoyable for everyone
execute

This word is suitable when talking about carrying out a plan or task to completion, typically emphasizing the action or steps involved.

  • We need to execute the marketing strategy by next week
  • The team executed the project flawlessly

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.