: 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
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Careful planning made the party a success.
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But a prolonged period of economic uncertainty alone can prove fatal, obscuring future borrowing costs, dampening consumer spending, and otherwise hindering the strategic planning and managerial decision-making involved in running a small business.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
There was a strong argument to dial back U.S. stock holdings and adopt a more global portfolio even before the recent volatility, said Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Millennials, many of whom were first-time buyers, made rapid decisions in competitive markets, often forgoing inspections or long-term planning in favor of securing a home while interest rates hovered around 2 to 3 percent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Proper estate planning ensures that your assets are transferred in a way that minimizes taxes and maximizes benefits for your family.
—Karla Dennis, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
There was a strong argument to dial back U.S. stock holdings and adopt a more global portfolio even before the recent volatility, said Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Millennials, many of whom were first-time buyers, made rapid decisions in competitive markets, often forgoing inspections or long-term planning in favor of securing a home while interest rates hovered around 2 to 3 percent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Proper estate planning ensures that your assets are transferred in a way that minimizes taxes and maximizes benefits for your family.
—Karla Dennis, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for planning
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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