Projected
/proˈdʒɛktɪd/
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- (adj.) Estimated or forecasted based on current data or trends, often relating to future financial figures or outcomes in legal contexts.
The projected damages were calculated based on the company's past earnings.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of project, meaning to plan, estimate, or present something for consideration.
The consultant projected the costs for the new compliance program.
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In legal drafting, 'projected' typically modifies forecasts or plans based on available information, especially in contracts and damages calculations; ensure clarity as it implies estimation, not certainty.
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