Pronunciation: /prəˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)n/
noun
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1an estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends: plans based on projections of slow but positive growth [mass noun]: population projection is essential for planning
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2 [mass noun] the presentation of an image on a surface, especially a cinema screen: quality illustrations for overhead projection
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[count noun] an image projected on a surface: the band use stage projections featuring moon shots
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the ability to make a sound heard at a distance: I taught him voice projection
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3 [mass noun] the presentation or promotion of someone or something in a particular way: the legal profession’s projection of an image of altruism
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[count noun] a mental image viewed as reality: monsters can be understood as mental projections of mankind’s fears
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the unconscious transfer of one’s desires or emotions to another person: we protect the self by a number of defence mechanisms, including repression and projection
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4a thing that extends outwards from something else: the chipboard covered all the sharp projections
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5 [mass noun] Geometry the action of projecting a figure.
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6 [mass noun] the representation on a plane surface of part of the surface of the earth or a celestial sphere.
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(also map projection) [count noun] a method for representing part of the surface of the earth or a celestial sphere on a plane surface: the use of different map projections
