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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Consider an outdoor event planner who sees a signal for heavy rain nine days out.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Sheng was speaking alongside senior officials from the economic planner, central bank and human resources ministry.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The drama about a Taoist priest and a wedding planner who team up to run a funerals business is currently the highest-grossing Hong Kong film of all time in its home territory, grossing more than $20m.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
But Glastonbury has taken the case to Appellate Court, saying Vessel’s site is in an industrial zone and exempt from 8-30g. Housing advocates, attorneys, developers, land use planners and consultants interested in the controversial 8-30g law are watching the Glastonbury case.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Sheng was speaking alongside senior officials from the economic planner, central bank and human resources ministry.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The drama about a Taoist priest and a wedding planner who team up to run a funerals business is currently the highest-grossing Hong Kong film of all time in its home territory, grossing more than $20m.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
But Glastonbury has taken the case to Appellate Court, saying Vessel’s site is in an industrial zone and exempt from 8-30g. Housing advocates, attorneys, developers, land use planners and consultants interested in the controversial 8-30g law are watching the Glastonbury case.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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