project

Definition

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

Etymology

From Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth, extend; expel”).

Example Sentences

• "projects of happiness devised by human reason"
• "Rainbow, […]came forward enthusiastically to put its money into the project in sums which ran all the way from one share at ten dollars to ten shares"
• "The proposal with China would involve a project to create artificial rain."