projected
word · lemma: project
Definition
Expected, estimated, or planned for the future, based on current information. It can also mean something shown onto a surface, like an image or light.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business, finance, and technology for future estimates: 'projected sales', 'projected growth'. As a verb, 'project' also means to cast light/image: 'projected on the wall'. Make sure not to confuse with 'predict', which implies more guesswork, while 'projected' is usually based on data.
Example Sentences
The company shared its projected profits for next year.
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The movie was projected onto a big screen.
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Our projected expenses are higher than expected.
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Attendance at the event was lower than projected.
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The graphics were projected beautifully on the ceiling during the show.
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If everything goes as projected, we’ll finish early.
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