projecting

1. 1
   adjective

   Sticking out from a surface or edge.

   Like a branch that sticks out from a tree.

   A projecting ledge cast a long shadow over the doorway.

   The shelf had a sharp projecting edge that caught her sleeve.

   Similarprominent, salient

   Oppositerecessed, flush, sunken

2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of project. Use this form for something happening right now.

   She is projecting the movie onto a white sheet.

   They are projecting next month's sales numbers.

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The act of throwing or sending something forward or outward.

   Like throwing a ball forward as far as you can.

   The projecting of the beam onto the screen needed a dark room.

   Careful projecting of the slides made the lecture easy to follow.

   Similarprojection, casting, forecasting

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4. 4
   adjective

   Putting on an outward look that hides or changes the real feelings underneath.

   Like wearing a mask so people see a face that is not your own.

   His loud, projecting confidence hid how nervous he really felt.

   She gave a projecting smile that did not match her sadness.

   Similaraffected, assumed, feigned, outward

   Oppositegenuine, sincere, authentic, real

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