Look up: Projection

1. projection
   (theory) In domain theory, a function, f, which is (a) idempotent, i.e. f(f(x))=f(x) and (b) whose result is no more defined than its argument. E.g. F(x)=bottom or F(x)=x. In reduction systems, a function which returns some component of its argument. E.g. head, tail, \ (x,y) . x. In a graph ...
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2. Projection
   The psychological mechanism of subconsciously crediting (or discrediting) another person with qualities or shortcomings which are in fact elements of one's own psyche, so that one can confront them while avoiding the truth that one is really confronting oneself.
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3. projection
   [n] - any solid convex shape that juts out from something 2. [n] - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else 3. [n] - the projection of an image from a film onto a screen 4. [n] - a prediction made by extrapolating from p...
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4. Projection
   The process by which a twodimensional texture map is applied over the surface of a threedimensional object, as if it were an image projected from a slide projector. There are several common projection types, including Planar, Cubic, Spherical and Cylindrical. Which one is most appropriate depends on...
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5. Projection
   Drawing of building or component (e.g. 3rd angle projection isometric projection)
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6. Projection
   Geographically, a method whereby the outlines of features on the surface of the world may be represented on a map. As the world is spherical whereas the map is flat, the outlines on maps are only approximations to the true outlines on the world itself. Well-known projections include Mercator's, Cassini's Gnomonic, and Gauss Conformal.
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7. projection
   metallic coating by spraying the molten coating metal on the product to be coated,(e.g:Shoop process) Category: Iron and steel industries • relational algebra:relational operator.The projection of relation R on attributes X,Y,...is the set off all tuples(x,y,...)such that a tuple t appea...
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8. Projection
   In roofing, any object or equipment which pierces the roof membrane.
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9. Projection
   Pro·jec'tion noun [ Latin projectio : confer French projection .] 1. The act of throwing or shooting forward. 2. A jutting out; also, a part jutting out, as of a building; an extension beyond something else. 3. T...
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10. projection
    1. The act of throwing or shooting forward. ... 2. A jutting out; also, a part jutting out, as of a building; an extension beyond something else. ... 3. The act of scheming or planning; also, that which is planned; contrivance; design; plan. ... 4. The representation of something; delineation; plan;...
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11. projection
    noun any structure that branches out from a central support
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12. projection
    noun the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
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13. projection
    acoustic projection noun the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality; `our ukuleles have been designed to have superior sound and projection`; `a prime ingredient of public speaking is projection of the voice`
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14. projection
    noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else
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15. projection
    noun any solid convex shape that juts out from something
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16. projection
    a method of representing the earth's three-dimensional surface as a flat two-dimensionalsurface
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17. projection
    (pro-jek´shәn) a throwing forward, especially the reference of impressions made on the sense organs to their proper source, so as to locate correctly the objects producing them. a connection between the cerebral cortex and other parts of the nervous system or organs of special sense. th...
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18. Projection
    • (n.) The act of scheming or planning; also, that which is planned; contrivance; design; plan. • (n.) A jutting out; also, a part jutting out, as of a building; an extension beyond something else. • (n.) The act of throwing or shooting forward. • (n.) Any method of representing ...
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19. projection
    (from the article `motion-picture technology`) Projectors. The projector is the piece of motion-picture equipment that has changed the least. Manufacturers produce models virtually identical to ... The LCDs used in projection systems are typically small reflective or transmissive panels illuminated by a powerful arc lamp source. A serie...
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20. projection
    (from the article `defense mechanism`) 3. Projection is a form of defense in which unwanted feelings are displaced onto another person, where they then appear as a threat from the external ... ...blocking out of consciousness some of the ideas associated with the expression of those drives. Other methods of defense include repression, a...
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21. projection
    in cartography, systematic representation on a flat surface of features of a curved surface, as that of the Earth. Such a representation presents an ... [2 related articles]
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22. projection
    in geometry, a correspondence between the points of a figure and a surface (or line). In plane projections, a series of points on one plane may be ... [1 related articles]
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23. Projection
    The use of econometric models to forecast the future performance of a company, country, or other financial entity using historical and current information.
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24. Projection
    - Prospective FINANCIAL STATEMENTS that include one or more hypothetical assumptions.
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25. PROJECTION
    In roofing, any object or equipment which pierces the roof membrane.
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