: 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 statement was signed by Maureen Harrigan, the interim vice chancellor for resource management and planning.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
As with Le Creuset’s other colors, Pêche is the result of years of research and planning, with a joyfulness that even the most die-hard fans of neutrals can appreciate.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
As with Le Creuset’s other colors, Pêche is the result of years of research and planning, with a joyfulness that even the most die-hard fans of neutrals can appreciate.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for planning
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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