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Project

Noun, Verb
UK /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/
US /ˈprɑː.dʒekt/
Level: b1

Definition

(n) : A planned piece of work to reach a goal.
(v) : To send light, sound, or an image forward onto a surface or into a space.

Example

"(n) : Our class started a science project about clean energy sources."

"(n) : The company launched a large project to build new offices and improve working spaces for employees."

"(v) : The bright lamp projects light across the room, making it easier to read and work at night."

Explanation

A project is a planned piece of work that is done to achieve a specific goal within a certain time. It can be schoolwork, a business task, construction, or research. Projects usually have clear steps, responsibilities, and a deadline. For example, building a house, creating a website, or completing an assignment can all be projects. The word can also mean to throw or send light, sound, or an image forward into a space, like when a flashlight projects light onto a wall in a dark room.