projection

• Sustantivo con varios significados: predicción basada en datos pasados, imagen mostrada en una pantalla, actividad o evento planificado, parte que sobresale de una estructura, mecanismo psicológico de defensa, o acto de proyectar algo hacia afuera.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a prediction based on past data, the display of an image on a screen, a planned undertaking, a protruding structure, a psychological defense mechanism, or the act of projecting something outward.

1. Prediction or estimateB2formalbusiness

   A forecast or estimate of a future situation based on current data or trends.

   proyección (estimación futura)

   • The company's sales projection for next year is optimistic.
   • Economic projections suggest a slow recovery.
   • The weather projection shows rain for the weekend.

   Sinónimosestimateforecastoutlookpredictionprognosis

   Antónimosrecollectionretrospection

2. Image displayB1formaltechnical

   The act of displaying an image, film, or slide onto a surface, typically a screen.

   Proyección de imagen

   • The film projection started at 8 PM sharp.
   • The projector's lens is crucial for a clear projection.
   • We need a larger screen for the projection.

   Sinónimosdisplaypresentationscreeningshowing

3. Planned undertakingB2formal

   A planned project or scheme, often involving significant effort or resources.

   Proyecto planificado

   • The new housing projection was approved by the city council.
   • This is a long-term projection that requires careful planning.
   • The projection of a new park is underway.

   Sinónimosenterpriseplanprojectschemeundertakingventure

4. Protruding structureB2formalscientific

   A part or structure that sticks out from a main body or surface.

   Saliente, protuberancia

   • The rock projection provided a good foothold for the climber.
   • The building has a small projection on its roof.
   • The bone has a small projection where the muscle attaches.

   Sinónimosbulgeexcrescenceledgeoutgrowthoverhangprominenceprotrusionprotuberanceshelfspur

   Antónimoscavitydepressionhollowindentationrecess

5. Jutting shapeC1formal

   A solid convex shape that extends outward from a surface.

   Saliente

   • The cliff had a sharp projection over the sea.
   • The sculpture featured a smooth projection from its base.
   • The mountain's projection was visible from miles away.

   Sinónimosbulgebumpjutoutgrowthoverhangprominenceprotrusionprotuberance

   Antónimosdepressionhollowindentationrecess

6. Psychological defenseC1formalmedical

   A defense mechanism where a person attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.

   Proyección psicológica

   • His anger was a projection of his own insecurities.
   • In therapy, she learned to recognize her projections.
   • Projection can distort how we perceive others.

   Sinónimosexternalization

   Antónimosacceptanceownership