: 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 most notable drivers include: Market Maturation Many software sectors, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) or customer relationship management (CRM), are now mature markets.
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Andrew Neal, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Jessica Carrillo, the executive producer and creative director of Art & Soul Events, a Los Angeles wedding planning and event design company, thinks there’s a uniquely Los Angeles quality to the acts of generosity and compassion she’s seen in recent weeks.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In addition to their excellent online planning tools, IKEA offers free design help with their team online or in store.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
After continued consultation with ABC, our board, and other key stakeholders in the Los Angeles and film communities, planning continues for the 97th Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 2.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Neal, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Jessica Carrillo, the executive producer and creative director of Art & Soul Events, a Los Angeles wedding planning and event design company, thinks there’s a uniquely Los Angeles quality to the acts of generosity and compassion she’s seen in recent weeks.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In addition to their excellent online planning tools, IKEA offers free design help with their team online or in store.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
After continued consultation with ABC, our board, and other key stakeholders in the Los Angeles and film communities, planning continues for the 97th Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 2.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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