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Meaning of projecting
The primary meaning of the word "projecting" is to extend or throw something forward, or to plan or propose something for the future.
Etymology of projecting
The word "projecting" comes from the Latin "proiectare", which means to throw forward, and is derived from "pro" (forward) and "icere" (to throw)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of throwing or extending something forward, and later in the context of planning or proposing something for the future
Synonyms
predicting
forecasting
prophesying
anticipating
expecting
envisioning
imagining
conceiving
planning
scheming
devising
plotting
outlining
sketching
drawing
casting
throwing
extending
stretching
propelling
launching
directing
aiming
targeting
focusing
concentrating
throwing
beaming
radiating
emitting
sending
transmitting
conveying
presenting
showing
displaying
exhibiting
demonstrating
showcasing
highlighting
emphasizing
underscoring
stressing
accentuating
amplifying
magnifying
enlarging
expanding
prolonging
extending
prolongating
Definitions
- Extending or throwing something forward, typically using force or energy
- * Planning or proposing something for the future, often based on current trends or data
- * Displaying or showing something, such as an image or idea, to an audience
Usage Examples
- The company is projecting a significant increase in sales next quarter
- * The architect is projecting a new design for the building
- * The image is projecting onto the screen
Antonyms
retracting
withdrawing
pulling
holding
keeping
retaining
concealing
hiding
covering
suppressing
inhibiting
restraining
confining
limiting
reducing
decreasing
diminishing
contracting
shrinking
receding
retreating
reversing
recalling
canceling
abolishing
annulling
negating
refuting
repudiating
rejecting
dismissing