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

After experiencing an unexpected cancellation, Sweatt emphasizes the importance of having backup options and staying flexible throughout the planning process. —Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 28 June 2025

That gave Mincey the time to rest and focus on creative planning for the bar’s concept and design. —Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025

Modern executives must similarly create robust succession planning, knowledge transfer systems, and institutional memory, not just to perform well during their tenure, but to set up the next generation for success. —Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Wilson started his career in 2000 at Ahold Delhaize USA’s predecessor support brands, serving as director of business development, VP of strategy, and VP of finance and business planning. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 June 2025

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
• planing
• scanning
• spanning
• tanning
• preplanning
• replanning
• scintiscanning