planner

American  

[plan-er] / ˈplæn ər /

noun

1. a person who plans.

2. a book, similar to a desk calendar, for recording appointments, things to be done, etc.

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planner British  

/ ˈplænə /

noun

1. a person who makes plans, esp for the development of a town, building, etc

2. a chart for recording future appointments, tasks, goals, etc

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Etymology

Origin of planner

First recorded in 1710–20; plan + -er ¹

Example Sentences

One possible solution is to enlist the services of a financial planner who has been involved in the markets long enough to have experienced a severe bear market.

From MarketWatch

The Wall Street Journal asked financial planners and other experts for their advice on ways to help ensure a grieving spouse is prepared for the road ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 26-year-old financial planner sticks with deals on the Domino’s Pizza app when he does.

From The Wall Street Journal

It will be difficult for Tehran’s economic planners to arrest the slide.

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The luxury party planner recently threw a “K-pop Demon Hunters” birthday party for an 8-year-old in a New Jersey Country club where they served platters of sushi.

From The Wall Street Journal

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