/ˈprɒdʒekt/
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Translation
A piece of work that is planned and takes time to finish.
Word origin
From Latin proiectum, meaning something thrown forward, from iacere, to throw.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- proiectum
- English cognates
- eject, inject
Grammar
Gender
Pluralprojects
Examples
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"Work on a project" is the usual pattern.
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A project has a start and an end.
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"Finish a project" means the work is complete.
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