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projection

Pronunciation: [prəˈdʒɛkʃən]

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Learn how to use projection in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a way to show a three-dimensional object on a flat surface, like paper. It helps us understand how the object looks from different angles.

Example

The student created a projection of the building to show the class how it would look.

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The projection did not fit the actual size of the object, making it hard to understand.

Example

Can you explain how the projection of this shape works?

Context: “psychology”

(noun) when a person thinks others have the same thoughts or feelings as they do. It's like when you believe your friend feels the same way without them saying anything.

Example

She made a projection about her friend's feelings, thinking they were similar.

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His projection was incorrect, as his friend felt quite differently.

Example

Do you think projection can affect our friendships?

Context: “business”

(noun) an estimation or guess about what will happen in the future based on data. It's like looking at numbers and trying to figure out how things will go.

Example

The company's sales projection showed strong growth for the next year.

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Their projection turned out to be wrong, leading to unexpected losses.

Example

What is your projection for how many people will attend the event?

Context: “entertainment”

(verb) to show images on a screen or wall using a projector. Like when you watch a movie at school, the images are projected for everyone to see.

Example

The teacher projected a video for the students to watch during class.

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The projector wasn't working, so they couldn't project the presentation.

Example

Can we project the slides on that big screen?

How to pronounce projection

Pronunciation: [prəˈdʒɛkʃən]

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