planning

noun

plan·​ning ˈpla-niŋ 

: 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

Whipsawed by praise one month and criticism the next, allies may decide to leave Washington out of their long-term military planning. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

This was a reduced version called by new offensive coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase, with minimal opponent-specific game planning and facing the Chiefs’ backups. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

In the earliest planning stages after the wedding date has been set, a couple should be sure to pick a venue that will serve the best food possible. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

May 21 – June 20 A little planning can make joy easier to enjoy. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing planning

• city planning
• family planning
• natural family planning

Rhymes for planning

• panning
• scanning
• spanning
• tanning
• preplanning
• replanning
• scintiscanning