plural planners
1
: a person who plans something
a party planner
a careful planner
often
: one whose job is to create a comprehensive or systematic plan or design within a particular field or for a particular project
… the thrust of the book is not location theory or regional economic development, but rather the nuts and bolts of concern to government planners and local chambers of commerce. —
Edward Malecki
Edward Malecki While most planners agree that there is enough water in Arizona to support the people currently living there, the allocation and use of water in the Phoenix area is a vital issue for residents … —Charles Sargent
Charles Sargent We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.
2
: something (such as a device, program, or notebook) that provides a schedule and is used for planning activities, travels, etc.
an online trip planner
a monthly/daily planner
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Catherine Valega is a certified financial planner near Boston.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Technologists invent apps that encourage teachers and students to use generative AI as tutors, as lesson planners, as writing editors, or as conversation partners.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Chinese planners have already framed clean energy, pollution control, and adaptation as workforce protection measures, as insurance for growth and social stability.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s the grim reality that state and regional transportation planners foresee by the time the Valley has surpassed 1 million residents in 2050.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Technologists invent apps that encourage teachers and students to use generative AI as tutors, as lesson planners, as writing editors, or as conversation partners.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Chinese planners have already framed clean energy, pollution control, and adaptation as workforce protection measures, as insurance for growth and social stability.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s the grim reality that state and regional transportation planners foresee by the time the Valley has surpassed 1 million residents in 2050.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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