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noun

ˈprä-ˌjekt How to pronounce project (audio)
Definition of projectnext
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective an ambitious project to develop the city's waterfront

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verb

prə-ˈjekt How to pronounce project (audio)
1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail

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2
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance we must project next year's budget now

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How does the noun project contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of project are design, plan, plot, and scheme. While all these words mean "a method devised for making or doing something or achieving an end," project often stresses imaginative scope and vision.

a project to develop the waterfront

When would design be a good substitute for project?

Although the words design and project have much in common, design often suggests a particular pattern and some degree of achieved order or harmony.

a design for a new dress

In what contexts can plan take the place of project?

The synonyms plan and project are sometimes interchangeable, but plan always implies mental formulation and sometimes graphic representation.

plans for a house

When is plot a more appropriate choice than project?

The words plot and project are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, plot implies a laying out in clearly distinguished sections with attention to their relations and proportions.

the plot of the play

When might scheme be a better fit than project?

In some situations, the words scheme and project are roughly equivalent. However, scheme stresses calculation of the end in view and may apply to a plan motivated by craftiness and self-interest.

a scheme to defraud the government

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Recent Examples of project
Noun
After months of delays and rejections, the brand scrapped the project and ignored her legal demands. —Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 At one point, Lamar stopped by to meet Barrera, and thanked her for being part of the project. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Many economists and Fed watchers expect the central bank to lower short term interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday — the second rate cut in what's projected to be a string of rate reductions in the next year or so. —Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Operating income is now projected in the 60 percent growth range, versus the previous forecast of a 50 percent growth range. —David Moin, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for project 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for project
  1. plan
  2. protrude
  3. design
  4. blueprint
  5. poke
  6. prepare
  7. strategy
  8. stand out
Noun
  • When used effectively, surprise can shake an adversary’s confidence in its military plans and reinforce deterrence.
    Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
  • But Valya’s plan seems to be going up in smoke with the arrival of Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), a Corrino loyalist and survivor of what’s supposedly a Fremen attack on Arrakis.
    Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Warmer, drier conditions are changing autumn in Arizona The future of the aspens at risk Beneath the towering white trunks of the aspens, Stoddard looks to the thin plants protruding from the ground for clues to the fate of the peaks’ forest.
    John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Turn the robot on with the power switch on its side and line up the charging contacts on its bottom with those protruding from the base station.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of protrude
Verb
  • The waterproof formulation is designed to stay in place for up to eight hours, and it’s made with red-grape derivative vitas vita, which can boost collagen production.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
  • This program is designed for both new and returning students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and whose families have typical assets for their income.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of design
Noun
  • And for the first six seasons the new blood won, with LAFC rewriting the blueprint for MLS success by capturing two Supporters’ Shields, reaching the CONCACAF Champions League final twice and winning a league-best four trophies, including an MLS Cup.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Matt LaFleur discovered the Super Bowl blueprint a year ago, and his Green Bay Packers nearly executed it to perfection.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of blueprint
Verb
  • Cover up on the top half and let transparent details poke out from underneath.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The late-night host also poked fun at a photo of Trump, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Donald Trump Jr. and House Speaker Mike Johnson eating McDonald’s on his private plane after attending the UFC 309 event on Saturday.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of poke
Verb
  • Once contacted, their operations team assembles within hours, prepares an estimate, and proceeds to dispatch their security personnel.
    Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The council advises the president on economic policy and prepares the annual Economic Report of the President.
    Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • Simple strategies include: Allowing faster or more aggressive drivers to pass you.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Gucci is leveraging her 27 years of experience in marketing and communication strategy.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of strategy
Verb
  • Of all the Windows gaming handhelds, this one stands out.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Salt makes all the flavors stand out and meld together, while the black pepper provides a kick of cowboy-style heat.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of stand out

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