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counterplan

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[koun-ter-plan] / ˈkaʊn tərˌplæn /

noun

  1. an opposing plan.

  2. an alternative or substitute plan.


Etymology

Origin of counterplan

First recorded in 1780–90; counter- + plan

Example Sentences

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He relaxes and begins to make plans and counterplans.

From The Guardian

On the basis of the state plan each agroindustrial complex and its constituent parts must prepare what has been called a counterplan, that is, a plan that sets higher goals than those officially established.

From Project Gutenberg

The counterplan which they set on foot was to tempt the Nantuckois, by high offers, to come and settle in France.

From Project Gutenberg

Zeus laid out their counterplan, suggested the details of the partition.

From Project Gutenberg

They cover the entire farm output specified in the counterplans at prices officially revised on January 1, 1973.

From Project Gutenberg