projection
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: projections
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.
Noun
Examples
The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on.
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
The action of projecting or throwing or propelling something.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “projection” mean?
Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.
Is “projection” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.