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• present participle of plan.

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

Explanation

You can use the noun planning to talk about the process of making a plan. Your elaborate tree house project will require hours of planning before you hammer a single nail into a piece of wood. Planning is the act of getting ready for something to happen — you might find that the planning for the prom and the excitement it brings is as fun as the event itself. During planning for any event, you figure out what things you will need, how long it will take, and what you will do if anything goes wrong. For a cook, planning might include finding and measuring all ingredients, gathering the pots and pans they will need, even checking that the stove works!

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His company, Swebal, has also completed detailed work for planning permission for the factory, looking at issues such as the proximity of schools and housing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

At the start of the year Josh and Kelly were planning campervan adventures and trying for a baby but, with their life plans now on hold, the couple are determined to make memories every day.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

I’ve been planning to wait until 70 to begin collecting Social Security and retire ime.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

After years of planning, the nonprofit in 2021 launched a $33-million restoration effort with the Yurok Tribe and the nonprofit California Trout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Aunt J tells me there are rumors that Faith & Honor is planning a march throughout the north side, in full uniform.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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