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

She was a child of privilege, the daughter of Carter Burden, a Vanderbilt descendant and media executive, and Amanda Burden, the daughter of Babe Paley and an influential urban planner.

From Los Angeles Times

TOKYO—For years, defense planners in Japan have watched China’s rise with alarm.

From The Wall Street Journal

She reaches into her bag for her day planner, highlighter, and colored clicky pen, three things she never leaves home without.

From Literature

What are their qualifications — do they hold certifications like the certified financial planner designation?

From MarketWatch

The move may help Edelman attract and retain more financial planners.

From Barron's

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