Planning — synonyms, definition

1. planning (a)

designing preparing scheming shaping

2. planning (Noun)

conception designing devising outlining plan preparation provision

planning (Noun) — An act of formulating a program for a definite course of action. ex. "the planning was more fun than the trip itself"

planning (Noun) — The act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise.

planning (Noun) — The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening. ex. "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"

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3. planning (Verb)

being after contriving projecting

planning (Verb) — Have the will and intention to carry out some action. ex. "He plans to be in graduate school next year" ex. "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"

planning (Verb) — Make plans for something. ex. "He is planning a trip with his family"

planning (Verb) — Make or work out a plan for; devise. ex. "plan an attack"

planning (Verb) — Make a design of in systematic, often graphic form. ex. "plan the new wing of the museum"

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