planning

noun

plan·​ning ˈpla-niŋ How to pronounce planning (audio)
: the act or process of making or carrying out plans
specifically : the establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit
city planning
business planning

Examples of planning in a Sentence

Careful planning made the party a success.
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The parade planning also incorporates a Commemorative Parade Mass is in Saint Patrick’s Church that’s well attended. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Fort Worth zoning and planning staff had deemed the plan appropriate for the area. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025 Thomas said an urban planning group retained by the city continues to design the improvements and officials now believe utility work will not be necessary on Bank Lane to do the work. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 Supervisors manage a budget that this year exceeds $8.5 billion — money that pays for everything from libraries and land-use planning to law enforcement and public health. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for planning

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of planning was in 1730

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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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