projector

noun

pro·jec·tor | \ prə-ˈjek-tər

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Definition of projector

1 : one that plans a project specifically : promoter

2 : one that projects: such as

a : a device for projecting a beam of light

b : an optical instrument for projecting an image upon a surface

c : a machine for projecting motion pictures on a screen

3 : an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place

Examples of projector in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In projection, a person essentially replaces the person being projected upon with a version of her (the projector’s) self. — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, "Alison Bechdel’s Ultimate Workout," 3 May 2021 But while most of these movies were screened in our finished basement on a standard 43-inch flat screen, the projector paved the way for loftier possibilities. — Regan Stephens, Fortune, "How a movie projector helped elevate our family movie night during lockdown," 1 May 2021 The projector will also have JMGO’s Luna operating system, which features Amazon Alexa voice control, as well as Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, "The Camera Geniuses at Leica Just Unveiled the Brand’s First 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Projector," 29 Apr. 2021 Empower the projector, and someone disempower the lights. — James Lileks, Star Tribune, "Lileks: If there's no office, can we dump office jargon?," 14 Feb. 2021 The diamonds, first sketched with a pencil using a projector screen at night before spray painted with color during the day, shine in the sunlight and glow in the dark on Westminster Street. — BostonGlobe.com, "Who painted utility boxes in Providence? The story - and artists - behind them," 27 Apr. 2021 To get started, connect the projector to your phone with the same Wi-Fi network or by plugging in an HDMI cable. — Greta Good, Chron, "Plan the best backyard movie nights ever with this on-sale projector," 14 Apr. 2021 Before the shed shut down for the winter, the family watched movies on the pull-down projector screen while enjoying snacks and Capri Suns from the mini-fridge. — Erika Mailman, Washington Post, "In an unrelenting year, these five families used DIY plans to create room for silence, storage and solace," 5 Apr. 2021 Oddly enough, the base e-tron has better performing LED projector low-beam and LED reflector high-beam headlights. — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, "Every New 2021 Crossover and SUV with the Best Safety Ratings," 13 Apr. 2021

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project one's voice

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“Projector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/projector. Accessed 16 May. 2021.

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projector

noun

English Language Learners Definition of projector

: a machine that projects a movie or picture onto a screen

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projector

noun

pro·jec·tor | \ prə-ˈjek-tər

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Kids Definition of projector

: a machine for producing images on a screen

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