: 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
There are two public hearings as part of the process, one in front of the planning commission and one in front of council.
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
But unlike the water department, the city’s planning and development office doesn’t offer residents the option to come in person to obtain their permits.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
But unlike the water department, the city’s planning and development office doesn’t offer residents the option to come in person to obtain their permits.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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