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Meaning of planning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

planning

Pronunciation:/ˈplænɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To design (a building, machine, etc.).

    Example: The architect planned the building for the client.

  2. To create a plan for.

    Example: They jointly planned the project in phases, with good detail for the first month.

  3. To intend.

    Example: He planned to go, but work intervened.

  4. To make a plan.

    Example: They planned for the worst, bringing lots of emergency supplies.

noun

Definitions

  1. Action of the verb to plan.

  2. The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.

  3. The act of making contingency plans.

  4. Planning permission.

    Example: My neighbours were going to build an extension but they didn't get planning.