What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
projected
Example
The company projected a 10% increase in sales for the next quarter. [projected: verb]
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The projected cost of the project is estimated to be $1 million. [projected: adjective]
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The projector displayed the image on the screen. [projector: noun]
predicted
Example
The weatherman predicted rain for tomorrow. [predicted: verb]
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The economist predicted a recession based on current market trends. [predicted: verb]
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The predicted trajectory of the asteroid was calculated using mathematical models. [predicted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Projected is more commonly used in business or financial contexts, while predicted is more commonly used in scientific or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between projected and predicted?
Both projected and predicted can be used in formal or informal contexts, but projected is more commonly associated with business or financial jargon, while predicted is more commonly associated with scientific or technical language.
