Projection — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /prə-ˈjek-shən/ pro·jec·tion

Meaning & Definition of Projection

Projection (noun)

  1. a systematic presentation of intersecting coordinate lines on a flat surface upon which features from a curved surface (as of the earth or the celestial sphere) may be mapped
  2. the process or technique of reproducing a spatial object upon a plane or curved surface or a line by projecting its points; also, a graph or figure so formed
  3. a transforming change

Projection (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a part that sticks out from the general mass of something

    "filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth"

    similar: bulge, bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, protrusion, protuberance, swell
    related: dome, blob, bump, dilatation, gibbosity, hump, knob, knot, knurl, lump, nub, obtrusion, puff, snag, swelling, block, piece, portion, section, enlargement, escalation, expansion, increase, hill, mound
    opposite: cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture, pit, recess
    near: crater, hole, well, basin, bowl, dip, valley, furrow, groove, trench, trough, dimple, gouge, impression, notch, pocket

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Projection

The most common words with a similar meaning to Projection:

bulge, bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, protrusion, protuberance, swell

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Projection

Words with the opposite meaning of Projection:

cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture, pit, recess

Related Words for Projection

dome, blob, bump, dilatation, gibbosity, hump, knob, knot, knurl, lump, nub, obtrusion, puff, snag, swelling, block, piece, portion, section, enlargement, escalation, expansion, increase, hill, mound

Near Antonyms of Projection

crater, hole, well, basin, bowl, dip, valley, furrow, groove, trench, trough, dimple, gouge, impression, notch, pocket

Word Forms of Projection

Derived words: projectional (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Projection

First known use: 1551

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Projection

Words & Phrases Containing Projection

projection booth, azimuthal equidistant projection, Mercator projection, orthographic projection, polyconic projection, Robinson projection, sinusoidal projection, astral projection

Frequently Asked Questions about Projection

What does "Projection" mean?

"Projection" means a systematic presentation of intersecting coordinate lines on a flat surface upon which features from a curved surface (as of the earth or the celestial sphere) may be mapped. As a noun, it is defined as: a systematic presentation of intersecting coordinate lines on a flat surface upon which features from a curved surface (as of the earth or the celestial sphere) may be mapped.

What is another word for "Projection"?

Other words for "Projection" include bulge, bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, protrusion, protuberance and swell. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Projection" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Projection"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Projection". Common alternatives include bulge, bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, protrusion, protuberance and swell.

What is the opposite of "Projection"?

Antonyms of "Projection" include cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow and indent. Near antonyms include crater, hole, well and basin.

How do you use "Projection" in a sentence?

Examples of "Projection" in a sentence: "filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth".

Is "Projection" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Projection" is a noun.

Is "Projection" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Projection" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Projection"?

"Projection" is pronounced /prə-ˈjek-shən/ and divided into syllables as pro·jec·tion.