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

Rittenhouse’s research primarily deals with studying endangered and threatened bat species and impacts of land planning and management uses. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Marina Cacciapuoti, founder of magazine and travel planning company Italy Segreta, said there's a misconception that fresh pasta is automatically better than dry pasta. — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Related decisions directly affect retirement planning, estate planning and long-term financial security. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 July 2026

The series was months in the making, starting with planning that began late last year, Hackney said. — Diamy Wang july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 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