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Projector

/prəˈdʒɛk.tər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A device that projects an image or video onto a surface, typically a screen.

    "The teacher used a projector to display the presentation to the entire class."
  2. 2

    A person or organization that plans or initiates a project.

    "As the main projector of the community event, she coordinated all the activities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'projector' originates from the Latin 'proicere', meaning 'to throw forth'. It evolved through Middle French 'projecteur' in the 17th century, referring to devices that project images or light onto surfaces.

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