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
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Having secured $4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly in the past two legislative sessions, along with a $1 million commitment from the Louisville Metro Government, the gardens can proceed with the next step in its 23-acre master plan. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024 The Irvine master plan has created a strong foundation for Irvine’s future. Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 Letitia Clark, chief communications officer for the South Orange County Community College District, said the district has been investing in programs that support basic needs, including housing, as well as exploring building housing on campus as part of their facilities master plan. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024 The total cost of the project will be determined after the park's master plan is finished this fall. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for master plan 

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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