projector

noun pro·jec·tor \ prə-ˈjek-tər \

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

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Some of the suggested features included better battery life, touch-screen capabilities and wireless streaming to a projector.

— priscella vega, Glendale News-Press, "Glendale school officials hear plans to replace and maintain aging technology," 29 Aug. 2017
Those planning on watching the eclipse (and those who don’t want to end up blind) need to view it through glasses or a DIY projector.

— sarah spellings, The Cut, "Eclipse Glasses Are Harder to Get Than the Latest Supreme Drop," 21 Aug. 2017
The eclipse will take place from 11:55 a.m. to 2:44 p.m., peaking at 1:21 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the eclipse safely with special glasses that will be distributed, and also watch it from a projector that will be set up in the building.

— Post-Tribune, "Community calendar," 19 Aug. 2017
The mixed-race crowd in the drafty old library room sat around a single projector, straining to hear the film’s messages over a single speaker.

— vann r. newkirk ii, The Atlantic, "Black Charlottesville has Seen This All Before," 18 Aug. 2017
To celebrate, Harford County libraries are holding special events, including some earlier this week to make a pinhole projector to view the eclipse.

— erika butler, The Aegis, "Harford prepares for solar eclipse," 18 Aug. 2017
Guests will be able to make pinhole projectors, try out science experiments, listen to a live band from the School of Rock and participate in other activities in the park.

— steve schering, chicagotribune.com, "Oak Park Public Library to host eclipse viewing party," 11 Aug. 2017
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.

— rachel hahn, Vogue, "Solange, Arca, and More of the Best Onstage Style at Pitchfork 2017," 17 July 2017
Even the chorus prepared by Henri Venanzi, which sang magnificently, was seen as if through an old movie projector.

— janelle gelfand, Cincinnati.com, "'The Magic Flute' a surreal visual extravaganza," 16 July 2017

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projector

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Definition of projector for English Language Learners

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

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projector

noun pro·jec·tor \ prə-ˈjek-tər \

Definition of projector for Students

:a machine for producing images on a screen

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