1. A planned undertaking or task: This is the most common meaning. It refers to a specific goal with defined objectives and steps.
* Example: "Our team is working on a project to improve customer satisfaction."
2. To throw forward or outward: This is a less common meaning, primarily used in a technical context, often related to physics or engineering.
* Example: "The rocket engine projected a plume of exhaust."
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