projection

Plural

projections

1. 1.Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

   • The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on.
   • Originally the opening had doubtless marked the projection of another road, but the scheme had come to nothing.

2. 2.The action of projecting or throwing or propelling something.

3. 3.The display of an image by devices such as movie projector, video projector, overhead projector or slide projector.

4. 4.A forecast or prognosis obtained by extrapolation.

   • Some projections have estimated that Shah’s party is on track to secure around 184 seats in the 275-member House of Representatives.

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