projectomy

projectomy

noun:
the science dealing with the structure of projects; project being something that is contemplated, devised, or planned
the structure of a project, a program, or of any of its parts
a book, website, or treatise on this subject

Definition
The structure of project; defining such structure by way of decomposition into the primitive element; the study of this structure, and the tools, techniques, processes and practices that contribute to successful project outcomes

Word Disambiguation Origin & History
projectomy = project + -tomy (from Greek -tomia; or more modern -tome)

Origin: project
1350–1400; (noun) Middle English project ( e ) design, plan < Medieval Latin prōjectum, Latin: projecting part, noun use of neuter of Latin prōjectus, past participle of prōicere to throw forward, extend, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + -icere, combining form of jacere to throw; (v.) late Middle English project ( e ) (past participle) extended, projected < Latin prōjectus

Origin: -tome
1510–20; < French < Latin tomus < Greek tómos slice, piece, roll of paper, book, akin to témnein (to cut)

History:
First defined in the Urban Dictionary

John went to the library to borrow some books on projectomy
David was planning to be a project manager after majoring in projectomy
Yourdon, Gane and Sarson were authors of books that laid the foundation of the discipline of projectomy

by Shoumo November 21, 2013

Projectopolypse

The Sunday night moment when your school age child admits/discovers that their science/geography/history project that has been in the works for months isn't really nearly as far along as the parent thought and now requires NASA level teamwork and at least one trip to a store for missing materials.

Liz: "Susan, why so tired today?"

The Mom: "Projectopolypse last night. Audrey's geography presentation that we had been assured was 'almost done' for the past month had barely been started."

by mixgochix December 1, 2011

Hector Projector

Individuals with an issues often projects them toward others
Can also be used by the projector when criticisim heads his way (denial). Used in mostly good humour.

in response to an acusation or suggestion you would say, "arrh Hector the Projector"

by M April 8, 2005

projectify

Word for when you think about a boy/girl too much and you start to imagine a personality that isn’t real. Don’t get too hyped up.

Did you projectify?
Yeah they were not how I imagined them to be at all.
You gotta stop overthinking that shit man.

by Wordinventor777 October 26, 2020

projectory

1. the path a basketball travels after it has been released. much like "trajectory," but it only applies to basketball.

"it's gonna take me 'bout five or six times to get it right. I gotta get my projectory right."

-LeBron James

by charlesdc May 26, 2009

installing a projector

Having sexual intercourse with a man.

“Yo John I heard you were installing a projector last night , how’s your asshole feeling?”

by Ihaveligmaandilikedick March 8, 2019

Projectory

In a business environment, the path a project will take on its way to completion.

If the projectory doesn't change, the new product will not launch by August..

by LoTekJunky May 24, 2009