planning

[plan-ing]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of planning¹

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

Example Sentences

The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Webster Springs, W.VA., was planning vigils for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the memorial wall in the town, according to the Webster County Veterans Auxiliary.

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So the ESA is planning to contract out the job of developing the continent's first reusable rocket, having named a shortlist of potential companies.

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The findings from this project point toward that direction, and the research teams are already planning additional studies focused on microbial engineering and synthetic biology to improve future degradation capabilities.

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A Treasury spokesperson said the economy was "already outperforming forecasts" and it was driving growth "with billions of pounds in new capital spending, strong private investment and bold planning reforms".

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Belgium and the Netherlands have introduced a voluntary military service, and Germany is planning something similar.

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