planning

noun
UK: /ˈplænɪŋ/
US: /ˈplænɪŋ/

  1. The act of deciding how to do something.

    1. The planning of our trip took a long time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Careful planning is essential for the success of this project; without it, failure is almost certain. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of making arrangements for something you want to happen.

    1. I'm doing some planning for my party. [ ] [ ]
    2. Strategic planning involves analyzing the current market and forecasting future trends to set business goals. [ ] [ ]

  3. A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

    1. They have a good planning for the building. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city council approved the planning for the new park despite some opposition from local residents. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

arrangement scheme preparation strategy design project
planning verb

  1. Present participle of the verb to plan; the act of creating strategies or setting objectives.

    1. I am planning my vacation next month. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is currently planning a surprise birthday party for her best friend, ensuring all details are perfect. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "planning" in English means: The act of deciding how to do something., The process of making arrangements for something you want to happen., A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something..

The phonetic transcription of "planning" is /ˈplænɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈplænɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "planning": arrangement, scheme, preparation, strategy, design, project.

Example usage of "planning": "The planning of our trip took a long time.". More examples on the page.