projects
noun · verb
Form of project , plural of project.
Simple meaning
A planned effort, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
prahjektsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹɑdʒɛkts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
plural of project
A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.
plural of project
An urban, low-income housing building.
verb
third-person singular of project
To extend beyond a surface.
third-person singular of project
To cast (an image or shadow) upon a surface; to throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.
third-person singular of project
Make or work out a plan for; devise
third-person singular of project
To make plans for; to forecast.
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This meaning: A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.
Used this way, projects is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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Word family
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An optical device for projecting a beam of light.
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The central research and development organization for the United States Department of Defense.
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