planning

noun

plan·​ning ˈpla-niŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another critical component of commercialization planning is keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s to come. —Stephen Belcher, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

After years of planning, the site was remediated within weeks in 2021. —John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024

Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice. —Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024

The club is under contract for a new stadium site, but is not disclosing the exact address while final details are being negotiated and initial site planning is underway, the release states. —Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing planning

• city planning
• family planning
• natural family planning