Synonyms for projection

Synonyms for (noun) projection

Synonyms: ejection, projection, expulsion, forcing out

Definition: the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

Similar words: actuation, propulsion

Definition: the act of propelling


Synonyms: protrusion, projection, jut, jutting

Definition: the act of projecting out from something

Similar words: change of shape

Definition: an action that changes the shape of something


Synonyms: projection

Definition: any structure that branches out from a central support

Similar words: structure, construction

Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons


Synonyms: projection

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

Similar words: representation

Definition: a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something


Synonyms: projection

Definition: a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

Similar words: anticipation, prediction, prevision

Definition: the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)


Synonyms: project, projection

Definition: a planned undertaking

Similar words: program, programme, plan

Definition: a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

Usage: they drew up a six-step plan; they discussed plans for a new bond issue


Synonyms: projection

Definition: the projection of an image from a film onto a screen

Similar words: visual communication

Definition: communication that relies on vision


Synonyms: acoustic projection, sound projection, projection

Definition: the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality

Usage: our ukuleles have been designed to have superior sound and projection; a prime ingredient of public speaking is projection of the voice

Similar words: acoustic phenomenon

Definition: a physical phenomenon associated with the production or transmission of sound


Synonyms: projection

Definition: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else

Similar words: defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction

Definition: (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires


Synonyms: projection

Definition: any solid convex shape that juts out from something

Similar words: convex shape, convexity

Definition: a shape that curves or bulges outward


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