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projecting

/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To throw or send something forward, as in projecting an object or a plan.

  • Verb

    To present or exhibit something, as in projecting an image onto a screen.


Pronunciation
  1. /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/



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Synonyms

cast , throw , extend , jut , jut out , extend , jut , protrude , stick out , forecast , foresee , foretell
Variants
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project , projectable , projected , projecting , projects , project onto , projected onto , projecting onto , projects onto
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to throw forward', from the Latin 'projectus' - thrown forward.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'projecting' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The verb 'project' comes from the Latin word 'projectus', which means 'thrown forward'.

  3. In astronomy, 'projecting' refers to the apparent position of a celestial body when it is projected onto the plane of the observer's sky.


Related Concepts
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  1. Projection (psychology): A psychological term referring to the process of attributing one's own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to others.

  2. Projection (3D): The process of displaying a 3D model or image onto a flat surface, such as a screen.


Culture
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In literature, 'projecting' is used metaphorically to describe a person's tendency to impose their own thoughts, feelings, or beliefs onto others or situations. In art, 'projecting' can refer to the use of 3D projections in installations or performances.

How to Memorize "projecting"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize throwing or sending something forward. Imagine yourself physically projecting an object or a plan.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'projecting' with 'throwing' or 'sending forward'. Think of a projectile being launched.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Projecting: P-Project, R-Rhyme, O-Onward, J-Just, E-Everything, T-Throwing, I-Imagination, G-Go!'


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