planning

[plan-ing]

noun

1. the act or process of making a plan or plans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of planning¹

First recorded in 1740–50; plan + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Methodical by nature, he approached the decision like any other — by researching, organizing and planning.

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Before the Grasshopper Kids opportunity appeared, they had been planning to start leaning on their credit cards.

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The plan revolves around driving up turnout by identifying around 500,000 voters who dislike Mamdani but weren’t planning to vote against him, and somehow getting them to the polls.

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Jere Chang, an elementary-school teacher in the Atlanta area, learned of the trend last year from her students and is planning to participate this year.

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Chesterfield Borough Council confirmed Mr Holmes's new flag does not breach any planning rules and therefore would not be removed.

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