: 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
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Careful planning made the party a success.
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With realistic expectations, careful planning and some honesty, staying on budget and keeping healthy relationships is possible.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Because of that policy decision from 2013 as well as other planning documents, Harris said, the department could only consider building the bridge with cars.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
So looking at succession planning processes and saying: Are succession planning for leadership positions within the board also inclusive and equitable?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
These specialists ensure the smooth adoption of AI tools for diagnostics, treatment planning and patient care, balancing innovation with ethical considerations.
—Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Because of that policy decision from 2013 as well as other planning documents, Harris said, the department could only consider building the bridge with cars.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
So looking at succession planning processes and saying: Are succession planning for leadership positions within the board also inclusive and equitable?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
These specialists ensure the smooth adoption of AI tools for diagnostics, treatment planning and patient care, balancing innovation with ethical considerations.
—Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for planning
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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