master plan

noun

: 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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In 2023, then-Missouri Gov. Mike Parson launched a study to develop a master plan on aging for the state. Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025 The master plan, on the other hand, is $3,750 monthly for up to two terabytes of data. PC Magazine, 29 July 2025 The two groups that shared their master plans with GrowthSpotter offered divergent views on how much density is feasible in today’s market, though all are high on the opportunity. Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025 On what are now parking lots to the east, north and south of the complex, new buildings would house 413 condos or apartments, 42 rowhouses and a massive 100,000 square-foot fitness center, a master plan that accompanies the agreement shows. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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