Model and representation
Projection
Projeksjon
Extended note
A projection may be mathematically correct under its own rule without preserving every property of the projected relation.
Limitations
Not the same as
- Physical shape
- Complete similarity
- Ontological proof
Related terms
Methodological relevance
Projection audit should state what is preserved, distorted, reduced, or made invisible.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: T5, the sections on preservation, loss, and visualisation.
- T5 — Models and RepresentationThe sustained theory document on models, measurement, simulation, validation, and assignment.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
The map projection preserves this relation but distorts another.
Incorrect or over-strong use
The map has this shape; therefore the mapped object has the same physical shape.
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Projection”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Projection (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/projection/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Projection.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/projection/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Projection.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/projection/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Projection,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/projection/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Projection. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/projection/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.