projector
noun
pro·jec·tor
prə-ˈjek-tər 
2
: one that projects: such as
a
: a device for projecting a beam of light
b
: an optical instrument for projecting an image upon a surface
c
: a machine for projecting movies on a screen
3
: an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place
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M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
For the cinephile who won’t compromise, Valerion’s Vision Master Max is the projector equivalent of a private screening room.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Modern rugged phones now often include tools such as thermal cameras, projectors, walkie-talkies, high-capacity batteries, and industrial sensors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Screenland Armour Theatre owner Adam Roberts has spent at least $120,000 on bringing a dual film projector that can show movies shot on 35mm and 70mm film inside his theater.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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projector
noun
pro·jec·tor
prə-ˈjek-tər
: a machine for projecting an image or pictures upon a surface
a motion-picture projector
a slide projector
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