Meaning & use

projecting

verb·Academic

Sticking out beyond a surface or edge, or presenting an image, sound, or feeling outward to others.

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A narrow balcony was projecting from the third floor of the old building.

She spoke with confidence, projecting her voice to the back of the auditorium.

A note on using this word

In psychology, "projecting" describes attributing one's own feelings or faults onto someone else, a specific common sense.

Words with a similar meaning

protrudingextendingbroadcasting

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