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planning

American  
[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or process of making a plan or plans.


Etymology

Origin of planning

First recorded in 1740–50; plan + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Yet the problem throws up many deeper questions about the care system, coordination and planning in hospitals - with some doctors even asking whether the NHS is over-treating patients, particularly those at the end of life.

From BBC

They added: "We will not comment on specific operational planning".

From BBC

President George W Bush personally publicised the capture, claiming he was a senior al-Qaeda operative who was "plotting and planning murder".

From BBC

Which ingredients—despite your best planning and creative combinations—remain untouched?

From Salon

Hampton, listed as questionable, said he’s planning to play against the Patriots.

From Los Angeles Times