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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.


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

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The CFP Board, which manages the Certified Financial Planner designation, has a search engine to help individuals find financial planning professionals.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“For many borrowers, that’s going to be extremely cost-prohibitive,” said Michael Dean, a consultant for Student Loan Planner.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

As well as ChatGPT there are other generative AI tools such as Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot, and dedicated travel AI sites such as Trip Planner and Ask Layla.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

On one of those trips, his colleague popped in a CD version of The Financial Peace Planner, by conservative Christian radio host and author Dave Ramsey.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2024

It is a pity, Mr Planner, that, with abilities like yours, you have not been more successful in life.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 by Various