Projection Definition
projection
noun
- a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
- the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
- a planned undertaking
- any structure that branches out from a central support
- any solid convex shape that juts out from something
- (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else
- the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality; "our ukuleles have been designed to have superior sound and projection"; "a prime ingredient of public speaking is projection of the voice"
- the representation of a figure or solid on a plane as it would look from a particular direction
- the act of projecting out from something
- the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
"Projection" in song lyrics
See how projection is used in real songs:
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"I'm a never give, I'm juiced off projection"
Aesop Rock — Flashflood -
"Correction if I steer stand clear of my lazer beam projection"
The Arsonists — Fat Laces -
"The most important time is now tomorrow's a projection"
Blackalicious f/ Floetry — Automatique
Words that rhyme with projection
Usage tips for "projection"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "projection" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for projection to find words that pair well.