planning

noun plan·ning \ ˈpla-niŋ \

Definition of planning

:the act or process of making or carrying out plans; specifically :the establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit

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Careful planning made the party a success.

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Every year the city struggles to cope with the annual monsoon deluge, drawing criticism about its poor planning.

— Washington Post, "Building collapses in India, killing at least 12; 25 trapped," 31 Aug. 2017
Al Fayed claimed Diana was pregnant and planning to marry Dodi, and that the royal family could not countenance the princess marrying a Muslim.

— jill lawless, The Seattle Times, "Diana’s tragic death spawned web of conspiracy theories," 30 Aug. 2017
The Metro Council bases its final decision on the record established at the planning hearing.

— sheldon s. shafer, The Courier-Journal, "Prospect doesn't want this senior housing project. Planners approved the rezoning anyway," 30 Aug. 2017
The proposal, Keith said, has emerged from meetings with the community and in consultation with the city's planning department.

— paul gattis, AL.com, "New development proposal at Johnson High School to be unveiled," 29 Aug. 2017
Planning for the possibility of a fierce storm began long before Harvey started fomenting in the Caribbean.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "This Texas Museum Was Devastated by Ike. Here’s How It Prepared For Harvey," 29 Aug. 2017
Estate tax planning has become so effective that wealthy families can now easily pass large portions of their estates to their heirs without paying the tax.

— benjamin hart, Daily Intelligencer, "Gary Cohn: Only ‘Morons’ Pay the Estate Tax," 29 Aug. 2017
Three-day weekends require 33 percent more planning This may come as a shock, particularly with the crazy heat wave going on out there right now, but summer is coming to an end.

— brittany martin, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 10 Best Things to Do in L.A. for Labor Day Weekend," 28 Aug. 2017
The item will be presented to the planning commission Sept. 1.

— randy tucker, Cincinnati.com, "Here's what's coming next for Oakley," 25 Aug. 2017

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