master plan

noun

: a plan giving overall guidance

Examples of master plan in a Sentence

He has a master plan for becoming a millionaire. my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
Recent Examples on the Web In a 2015 settlement, the VA agreed to develop a master plan for the campus. Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 Depending on the results of those studies, the city will look at completing a master plan and environmental assessment. Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2024 Nieves has filed a master plan with the City of Orlando calling for a 9,000-square-foot food hall on the property. Laura Kinsler, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024 Wilkie said Majestic is already working on a master plan and hopes to begin work on the underground parking garages next year. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for master plan 

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of master plan was in 1914

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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20plan. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.

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