Projection

/pɹəd‍ʒˈɛkʃən/

/pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Projection

a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

a technique used to create an image on a surface by projecting light onto it

any structure that branches out from a central support

a planned undertaking

synonyms : project

the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

synonyms : ejection

the act of projecting out from something

synonyms : jut

the representation of a figure or solid on a plane as it would look from a particular direction

the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality

(psychology) the unconscious process in which an individual associates their feelings, ideas or attitudes to someone else as a defense mechanism

any solid convex shape that juts out from something

Examples

1. Projection reinforces your negative thoughts.

2. We practice projection.

3. We make projections.

4. First of all, what is projection?