plural planners
1
: a person who plans something
a party planner
a careful planner
often
: one whose job is to create a comprehensive or systematic plan or design within a particular field or for a particular project
… the thrust of the book is not location theory or regional economic development, but rather the nuts and bolts of concern to government planners and local chambers of commerce. —
Edward Malecki
Edward Malecki While most planners agree that there is enough water in Arizona to support the people currently living there, the allocation and use of water in the Phoenix area is a vital issue for residents … —Charles Sargent
Charles Sargent We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.
2
: something (such as a device, program, or notebook) that provides a schedule and is used for planning activities, travels, etc.
an online trip planner
a monthly/daily planner
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Some keen planners even grow real rye grass to complement their haul!
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Conversely, the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union ultimately failed because its planners underestimated the opposition and failed to account for how the German army could be supplied, particularly during the harsh Russian winter.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
In remarks to local media ahead of a meeting with parliamentarians, Defense Minister Wellington Koo played down the significance of 2027, saying military planners always set a target timeline of one to two years in the future to test coordination while integrating new weapons systems.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
As digital twin technology becomes more ubiquitous and accessible over time, city planners, policymakers, and even residents will gain access to these powerful tools.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Conversely, the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union ultimately failed because its planners underestimated the opposition and failed to account for how the German army could be supplied, particularly during the harsh Russian winter.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
In remarks to local media ahead of a meeting with parliamentarians, Defense Minister Wellington Koo played down the significance of 2027, saying military planners always set a target timeline of one to two years in the future to test coordination while integrating new weapons systems.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
As digital twin technology becomes more ubiquitous and accessible over time, city planners, policymakers, and even residents will gain access to these powerful tools.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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