master plan

noun

Synonyms of master plannext
: 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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With the master plan in hand, Centennial Partners is now ready to start the crucial phase of finding capital, Araujo said. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 The damage came as Andrean continues its development of a master plan for renovations and improvements. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The city is reviewing proposals from consulting firms to develop a master plan for improvements to the auto mall after the application period ended May 26, according to Darrell Doan, Elk Grove’s economic development director. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 City officials initially reviewed a historic sites master plan in April that would have seen some historic properties around Independence potentially sold to private landlords, while seeking conservatorships for others, to offset the rising costs of maintaining the buildings. Ilana Arougheti june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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