planning

Definition of Planning in English :

1. planning

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

Example Sentences:
'the planning was more fun than the trip itself'

2. planning

the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise

the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

Example Sentences:
'his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Planning

noun

1.

the process of deciding in detail how to do something before actually starting to do it

Anything is possible with enough time and planning.

The trip needs careful planning.

n.

1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective: a plan for improving math instruction.

2. A proposed or intended course of action: had no plans for the evening.

3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline: a seating plan; the plan of a story.

4. A drawing or diagram made to scale showing the structure or arrangement of something.

5. In perspective rendering, one of several imaginary planes perpendicular to the line of vision between the viewer and the object being depicted.

6. A program or policy stipulating a service or benefit: a pension plan.

v. planned, plan·ning, plans

v.tr.

1. To formulate a scheme or program for the accomplishment, enactment, or attainment of: plan a campaign.

2. To have as a specific aim or purpose; intend: They plan to buy a house.

3. To draw or make a graphic representation of.

v.intr.

To make plans.