planning

1 of 2

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

planning

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present participle of plan entry 2

Examples of planning in a Sentence

Noun

Careful planning made the party a success.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The property also comes with planning permission for another 10,000 square feet, including additional living space, staff quarters, and underground parking for up to 17 cars. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

Once this information has been established, immigration planning becomes much clearer. — Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The preliminary estimate of just over $47 million makes the Swan Falls project the third most expensive item on ACHD’s draft planning list. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

This could improve construction planning, reduce risks and refine structural simulations. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1730, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing planning

• city planning
• event planning
• family planning
• natural family planning

Rhymes for planning

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