planning

American  

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of planning

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

Example Sentences

I take a perverse satisfaction in rushing off toward Dara, planning to drop her food and finally find my escape route.

From Literature

Between her work with the dog rescue she volunteers with, her charity work for the MS Foundation, and her position on student council, she’s always in the midst of planning something.

From Literature

Major American companies, he said, are already planning to eliminate a significant number of back-office and middle-management jobs through automation, and competitive pressure means they have little choice.

From Barron's

Join us at noon on April 9 for conversations with experts about how to anticipate and cope with market gyrations and the evolving Social Security landscape—two essential aspects of financial and retirement planning.

From Barron's

LA28 is planning to make 14 million tickets available for the Games, which would break the record for total tickets sold set by Paris 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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