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central projection

American

noun

Geometry.

a projection of one plane onto a second plane such that a point on the first plane and its image on the second plane lie on a straight line through a fixed point not on either plane.

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The growth of high-skilled jobs and the automation of medium-skilled jobs means, on the central projection, that inequality will rise by 30%.

From The Guardian • Jul. 7, 2014

"While the central projection is for a gradual deceleration of growth, the risks are tilted to the downside," the development lender said, referring to China.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2011

A central projection on Duke Street of 4 x 24 feet was brought up as a tower, above the main roof and finished with a steep high roof.

From The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B., June 20th, 1877 by Stewart, George

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