Projection (noun)

1. The action of projecting or casting something forward.
2. A representation of a future prediction based on current data.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "projectio" meaning "a throwing forward", projection refers to the action of projecting or casting something forward, or the representation of a future prediction based on current data.

Examples:

1. The company"s projection for next year"s revenue is very optimistic.
2. He made a projection of the company's future growth.
3. The new technology is capable of creating high-quality 3D projections.
4. The government's economic projection shows a steady growth in the next five years.
5. This map is a projection of the world on a flat surface.