projection

noun

prə-ˈjek-shən How to pronounce projection (audio)
Definition of projectionnext
as in dome
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth

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How is the word projection different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of projection are bulge, protrusion, and protuberance. While all these words mean "an extension beyond the normal line or surface," projection implies a jutting out especially at a sharp angle.

those projections along the wall are safety hazards

When is it sensible to use bulge instead of projection?

The synonyms bulge and projection are sometimes interchangeable, but bulge suggests an expansion caused by internal pressure.

bulges in the tile floor

When is protrusion a more appropriate choice than projection?

The words protrusion and projection can be used in similar contexts, but protrusion suggests a thrusting out so that the extension seems a deformity.

the bizarre protrusions of a coral reef

Where would protuberance be a reasonable alternative to projection?

The words protuberance and projection are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, protuberance implies a growing or swelling out in rounded form.

a skin disease marked by warty protuberances

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Recent Examples of projection The accumulation Louisville could see from the late snowfall won't be much more than a dusting, according to projections from the National Weather Service. —Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Nov. 2025 That puts it on the path to land well ahead of its pre-weekend projections, which had forecast an opening from $25 million to $30 million. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025 This article was updated to add a range of analysts’ projections for CoreWeave’s 2026 revenue. —Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025 At the mercy of someone’s projections? —Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for projection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projection
  1. dome
  2. section
  3. portion
  4. protrusion
  5. convexity
  6. protuberance
  7. overhang
  8. piece
Noun
  • The Pucci Palace in Florence, dating back to the fourteenth century, has extraordinary rooftop views of Brunelleschi’s cathedral dome.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The futuristic glass pyramids and stark white domes appear in stark contrast to the rugged Sonoran desert landscape and Catalina Mountains rising in the distance.
    — Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The Table of Contents is divided along the parts of a young body, with sections titled Heads Up!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Barry points to the central section of the pitch, on either side of the halfway line, to make his point.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of section
Noun
  • Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a large portion of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal was destroyed during the first hours of the aerial attacks.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • After battling two years of slowly deteriorating vision, Charton was able to claw back a small portion of her lost world.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Definition of portion
Noun
  • The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of protrusion
Noun
  • Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
  • Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible.
    — Jeff Henriksen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
Definition of convexity
Noun
  • In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Above the central display is a ventilative protuberance sporting a pair of menacing ambient lights.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
Definition of protuberance
Noun
  • That enormous growth has drawn fresh political attention at a time when most countries are battling debt overhangs, making that capital look irresistible.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
  • So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Definition of overhang
Noun
  • Plus, in the case that food gets neglected to the back of the fridge and does spoil, each piece is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have tried to add big-name pieces over the last couple of years in free agency, and that very well could be the case this offseason after just missing out on a World Series title.
    — Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of piece

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