Project

Noun from Latin prÅiectum ("projection"), from prÅiectus (""), perfect passive participle of prÅiciÅ ("throw forth, extend; expel").

Full definition of project

(plural projects)

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

unknown date Rogersprojects of happiness devised by human reason
unknown date PrescottHe entered into the project with his customary ardour.

(intransitive) To extend beyond a surface.
(transitive) To cast (an image or shadow) upon a surface; to throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.

SpenserBefore his feet herself she did project.
Alexander PopeBehold! th' ascending villas on my side
Project long shadows o'er the crystal tide.

(transitive) To extend (a protrusion or appendage) outward.
(transitive) To make plans for; to forecast.The CEO is projecting the completion of the acquisition by April 2007.

(transitive, reflexive) To present (oneself), to convey a certain impression, usually in a good way.

1946, Dr. Ralph S. Banay, The Milwaukeee Journal, Is Modern Woman a Failure:It is difficult to gauge the exact point at which women stop trying to fool men and really begin to deceive themselves, but an objective analyst cannot escape the conclusion (1) that partly from a natural device inherent in the species, women deliberately project upon actual or potential suitors an impression of themselves that is not an accurate picture of their total nature, and (2) that few women ever are privileged to see themselves as they really are.

(cartography) To change the projection (or coordinate system) of spatial data with another projection.

Shortening of housing project

(plural projects)