American English

How to pronounce projection

nounB2Common word
pruhJEHKshn

/pʰɹəˈʤɛk.ʃn̩/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

The showing of a film or image on a screen using light or an electronic device.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The showing of a film or image on a screen using light or an electronic device.

The projection of the film begins at eight.

The image was clear during the projection.

Common phrases & grammar

movie projection · slide projection · projection screen · digital projection

the projection of [a film] onto [a screen]

noun

An estimate of a future amount or result, based on current information.

The company lowered its sales projections.

Our financial projection is based on current costs.

Common phrases & grammar

sales projection · financial projection · revenue projection · current projections

a projection of [future sales]

a projection for [next year]

nounless common

The ability to make your voice loud and clear so people can hear it from far away.

The actor needs better voice projection.

Good projection helps the audience hear every word.

Common phrases & grammar

voice projection · good projection · clear projection

voice projection in [a large room]

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