: 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.
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The footage and purchase details offer a new window into the potential planning for the attack as investigators probe possible motives and the relationship between Balat and Kayumi.
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Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
After years of multiple locations being looked at for Orange County’s first official veterans cemetery, a home has been chosen in Gypsum Canyon and progress has been made in planning and fundraising.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
The Slow System for planning tasks and reasoning, and the Fast System operating at 100Hz for real-time motor control and reflexes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, council member for the Fifth District, said the World Cup will bring visitors and generate significant economic activity for the region, and the city has a responsibility to make sure the planning reflects its values.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
After years of multiple locations being looked at for Orange County’s first official veterans cemetery, a home has been chosen in Gypsum Canyon and progress has been made in planning and fundraising.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
The Slow System for planning tasks and reasoning, and the Fast System operating at 100Hz for real-time motor control and reflexes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, council member for the Fifth District, said the World Cup will bring visitors and generate significant economic activity for the region, and the city has a responsibility to make sure the planning reflects its values.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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