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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The schools are scheduled to close in phases through 2029 through Fort Worth ISD’s facility master plan. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026 The proposal includes a requirement that within one year the college update its campus master plan to integrate the dual missions of school and the Major League Baseball franchise and to maintain existing government leases until they are modified by the Rays. News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 Taliaferro & Browne partnered with Port KC and other stakeholders to help create a master plan for redevelopment. Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026 Newsom prioritized child care early in his first term, appointing a cabinet member to work on the issue and commissioning a master plan, which recommended universal preschool for 4-year-olds and for income-eligible 3-year-olds. Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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