planning

American  

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of planning

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

Example Sentences

The administration is planning for it all right.

From Los Angeles Times

The head of China's top economic planning body told a press conference that leaders had "the boldness and confidence to cope with various risks and market fluctuations", thanks to the scale of the Chinese economy.

From Barron's

Lastly, don’t neglect basic estate planning: create/update your will, add beneficiaries to your stock/bank accounts and establish powers of attorney and health-care directives should you become incapacitated.

From MarketWatch

Admiral Cooper began planning for Epic Fury shortly after taking over as head of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The county is also planning on reaching out directly to voters who were specifically mentioned or identified in the video, according to Clausen.

From Los Angeles Times

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