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 company is planning to lose about 60 staff and has started a voluntary redundancy programme.

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Barron’s brings retirement planning and advice to you in a weekly wrap-up of our articles about preparing for life after work.

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Ms Smith said she was planning on moving away from the Warwickshire Police force area.

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Dolly Parton thanked fans for their prayers but said she’s not planning on passing anytime soon.

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Mr Sandhu said they believed they were planning their attacks with a third man called Farouk who they thought shared their extremist views.

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