Project ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Project ( noun )

  1. A plan or proposal that is the subject of a meeting or discussion.
  2. A large or major undertaking, typically involving a significant investment of time and money.
  3. A specific task or assignment, typically as part of a larger undertaking.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "something projected or thrown forward"): from latin projectum "something thrown forward", neuter past participle of proicere "throw forward", from pro- "forward" + jacere "to throw".

Examples:

  1. The construction project was delayed because of the bad weather.
  2. The project manager has to coordinate the efforts of a large team of engineers.
  3. The school project was about the history of the city.
  4. He has a project to build a new house.
  5. The company decided to launch a new project to increase sales.

(As a verb)

Project ( verb )

  1. A plan or proposal that is the subject of a meeting or discussion.
  2. A large or major undertaking, typically involving a significant investment of time and money.
  3. A specific task or assignment, typically as part of a larger undertaking.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "something projected or thrown forward"): from latin projectum "something thrown forward", neuter past participle of proicere "throw forward", from pro- "forward" + jacere "to throw".

Examples:

  1. The construction project was delayed because of the bad weather.
  2. The project manager has to coordinate the efforts of a large team of engineers.
  3. The school project was about the history of the city.
  4. He has a project to build a new house.
  5. The company decided to launch a new project to increase sales.
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