Definition of projector
2 : one that projects: such asa : a device for projecting a beam of lightb : an optical instrument for projecting an image upon a surfacec : a machine for projecting motion pictures on a screen
3 : an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place
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The first day featured sets from some of the biggest names on the lineup, including LCD Soundsystem, the Dirty Projectors, and Danny Brown, yet Arca and Dawn Richard’s onstage outfits still managed to steal the show.
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Even the chorus prepared by Henri Venanzi, which sang magnificently, was seen as if through an old movie projector.
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The district will spend $1 million on its information technology enhancements adding whiteboards and projectors, according to Charlie Privett, director of buildings and grounds.
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While the hardware's early demos looked impressive, Ars Technica staffers were repeatedly assured that technical issues like projector refresh rates, controller accuracy, and image clarity would receive fixes and attention.
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In 2012, when the theater needed a new, $75,000 digital projector, donors contributed more than $84,000 through a Kickstarter campaign.
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Tour A project of the city’s Antenna Theater group, the colorfully painted, hippie-style Magic Bus is outfitted with a sound system, video projectors and a machine that blows bubbles out the back.
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The Character: Shelly Pfefferman, Transparent The lights dim and a projector rises as the final scene of Transparent Season 3 opens on Judith Light.
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Wu, who makes more than double Hong Kong’s median income, is proud of how efficient his place is, with a double bed, a kitchen, his electric piano, and a projector instead of a TV.
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First Known Use of projector
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PROJECTOR Defined for English Language Learners
projector
playDefinition of projector for English Language Learners
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: a machine that projects a movie or picture onto a screen
PROJECTOR Defined for Kids
projector
playDefinition of projector for Students
: a machine for producing images on a screen
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See words that rhyme with projector Spanish Central: Translation of projector Nglish: Translation of projector for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about projector
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