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   project

   noun

   • 1. an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim: "a research project" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • ▪ a piece of research work undertaken by a school or college student: "a history project" Similar assignmentpiece of workhomeworkpiece of researchtask
   • ▪ a proposed or planned undertaking: "the novel undermines its own stated project of telling a story" Similar schemeplanplan of actionprogrammeenterpriseundertakingventureactivityoperationcampaignproposalpropositionideaconception
   • 2. a government-subsidized housing development with relatively low rents: North American "her family still lives in the projects"

   verb

   • 1. estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data: "spending was projected at £72,900 million" Similar forecastpredictestimatecalculategaugereckonexpectextrapolate
   • ▪ plan (a scheme or undertaking): "in the later 1930s, many new road schemes were projected" Similar intendplanproposemap outdevisedesignoutline
   • 2. extend outwards beyond something else; protrude: "I noticed a slip of paper projecting from the book" Similar stick outjut outjutprotrudeextendstand outhang overoverhangbulge outpoke outlap override overthrust outobtrudecantileverarchaic:be imminentprotuberate
   • 3. throw or cause to move forward or outward: "seeds are projected from the tree" Similar throwcastflinghurltossloblaunchdischargepropelshootinformal:chuckslingbungheave
   • ▪ cause (light, shadow, or an image) to fall on a surface: "the one light projected shadows on the wall" Similar castthrowsendshedlet fallreflectshine
   • ▪ cause (a sound) to be heard at a distance: "being audible depends on your ability to project your voice"
   • ▪ imagine (oneself, a situation, etc.) as having moved to a different place or time: "people may be projecting the present into the past"
   • 4. present or promote (a particular view or image): "he strives to project an image of youth" Similar conveyput acrossput overcommunicatepresentpromotepresent oneself as
   • ▪ present (someone or something) in a particular way: "she liked to project herself more as a friend than a doctor"
   • ▪ display (an emotion or quality) in one's behaviour: "everyone would be amazed that a young girl could project such depths of emotion"
   • ▪ attribute or transfer an emotion or desire to (another person), especially unconsciously: "men may sometimes project their own fears on to women" Similar attributeascribeimputeassignexternalize
   • 5. draw straight lines through (a given figure) to produce a corresponding figure on a surface or a line.
   • 6. make a projection of (the earth, sky, etc.) on a plane surface.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘preliminary design, tabulated statement’): from Latin projectum ‘something prominent’, neuter past participle of proicere ‘throw forth’, from pro- ‘forth’ + jacere ‘to throw’. Early senses of the verb were ‘plan’ and ‘cause to move forward’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. projectable adjective

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2. www.projectmanager.com › blog › project-definitionWhat Is a Project? Definition, Types & Examples

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   Jun 29, 2023 · A project is a set of tasks which must be completed in order to arrive at a deliverable. Knowing the process gives your project definition.

3. thedigitalprojectmanager.com › projects › what-is-a-projectWhat Is A Project? Characteristics, Types, & Simple Examples

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   Jun 10, 2024 · A project is a temporary endeavor with a fixed start and end date. It's an initiative with a unique product or service that has specific goals and objectives that a project manager and their team fulfill.

4. mymanagementguide.com › basics › what-is-a-projectWhat Is a Project? Definition, Key Characteristics Lifecycle

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   In this article, we’ll define the terms “project” and “lifecycle,” describe the critical characteristics of a project, and explain how to distinguish a project from an activity.

5. www.pmi.org › about › what-is-a-projectWhat is a Project, Examples and the Project Lifecycle | PMI

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   A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. A Project life cycle is the series of phases that a project passes through from its start to its completion.

6. www.simplilearn.com › what-is-a-project-articleWhat Is a Project in Project Management: Life cycle, and More - ...

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   Jul 7, 2023 · Learn what is a project in project management. Read on to know what is a project life cycle, characteristics of a project, examples, properties and more.

7. www.geeksforgeeks.org › what-is-a-project-in-project-managementWhat is a Project in Project Management? - GeeksforGeeks

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   May 6, 2024 · A project definition in project management is a concise description of the project’s objectives, scope, deliverables, constraints, and success criteria, providing a foundation for planning and execution.

8. www.pmi.org › about › what-is-project-managementWhat is Project Management, Approaches, and PMI

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   Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. It’s the practice of planning, organizing, and executing the tasks needed to turn a brilliant idea into a tangible product, service, or deliverable.

9. monday.com › blog › project-managementWhat is a project in project management? - monday.com

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   Sep 11, 2023 · What is a project? A project is a group of tasks and subtasks that need to be completed to achieve an goal. An organization’s goal could be more conversions, launching a company website, updating existing apps or features, delivering products to clients, etc. Every project is temporary, meaning it must have a defined start and end date.

10. www.investopedia.com › terms › pWhat Is Project Management and What Are the Types? - Investopedia

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    Apr 26, 2024 · Project management is the planning and organization of a company's resources to move a specific task, event, or duty toward completion. It can involve a...

11. www.forbes.com › advisor › businessWhat Is Project Management? Definitions, Examples & More - Forbes

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    May 29, 2024 · Project management uses processes, skills, tools and knowledge to complete a planned project and achieve its goals. It differs from general management because of the...