projected

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projected

The architect reviewed the projected extension of the building.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Extending outward or beyond a surface or boundary; jutting out. This describes something that sticks out from a main surface or line. 2. Estimated or forecast for a future time. This describes a figure, such as a cost, date, or statistic, that has been calculated or predicted based on current data and trends.

Usage and Examples
  • As an adjective describing a physical feature:
    • The cliff had a projected ledge that provided a stunning view.
    • The architect's model showed the projected roof overhang.
  • As an adjective describing a future estimate:
    • The projected cost of the new bridge is over two million dollars.
    • According to the projected timeline, construction will finish in December.
Advanced Usage
  • "Projected growth/earnings/sales": A common business and economic term for estimated future performance.
    • The company's projected earnings for the next quarter are very optimistic.
  • "Projected image": An image that is cast onto a surface by a device like a projector.
    • The projected image on the screen was blurry and needed adjustment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Project (verb): To estimate or forecast a future amount or result; to cause an image, light, or shadow to fall on a surface; to stick out beyond an edge or surface.
    • The company projects a 10% increase in sales.
    • The tree branch projects over the sidewalk.
  • Projection (noun): An estimate or forecast; the act of projecting an image or sound; something that juts out.
    • The financial projection was inaccurate.
    • The projection of the film began at 8 PM.
  • Projecting (adjective): Synonymous with the first meaning of "projected" (sticking out).
    • She caught her sleeve on a projecting nail.
Synonyms
  • For extending out: protruding, jutting, sticking out, overhanging, prominent.
  • For future estimates: estimated, forecast, predicted, anticipated, expected, prospective.
Antonyms
  • For extending out: recessed, sunken, indented, flush.
  • For future estimates: actual, current, past, historical.
projected

The architect reviewed the projected extension of the building.

Adjective
  1. extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
    • the jutting limb of a tree
    • massive projected buttresses
    • his protruding ribs
    • a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck

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