project

/ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: projects · projecting · projected

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một nỗ lực được lên kế hoạch, thường có mục tiêu cụ thể

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Noun

Examples

projects of happiness devised by human reason

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An urban, low-income housing building.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tòa nhà nhà ở thấp thu nhập

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NounRegister: US

Examples

Projects like Pruitt-Igoe were considered irreparably dangerous and demolished.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To extend beyond a surface.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vượt quá bề mặt

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chiếu (hình ảnh hoặc bóng) lên bề mặt; ném hoặc chiếu về phía trước; bắn ra

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Verb

Examples

Before his feet her selfe she did proiect

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “project” mean?

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

Is “project” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.