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

Manufacturing tens of millions of iPhones for the launch window requires careful planning and resource allocation across every part of the complex journey. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The contract therefore supports not only equipment production but also maintenance planning and operational availability. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

About half of the land to Miller and his neighbors’ north had been designated for low-density residential development in the city of Meridian’s comprehensive plan, a planning document meant to guide future growth. — Rose Evans august 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

This is the sort of thing that could be avoided through careful planning and reviews by multiple interested parties. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 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