: 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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Analysts and financial experts have observed this growing trend among younger clients navigating the complexities of financial planning.
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Mark Davis, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The key lies in communication and planning ahead, while maintaining stability and a sense of belonging for the children.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Keeping them under Chinese navy control would still benefit the coast guard and simplify operational planning for the navy.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Scharf, at his September planning commission meeting, mentioned an upcoming beautification and redesign of Pennsylvania Avenue.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Mark Davis, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The key lies in communication and planning ahead, while maintaining stability and a sense of belonging for the children.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Keeping them under Chinese navy control would still benefit the coast guard and simplify operational planning for the navy.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Scharf, at his September planning commission meeting, mentioned an upcoming beautification and redesign of Pennsylvania Avenue.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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