planning

noun

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

The act of making contingency plans.

(uncountable) Verbal noun of plan: action of the verb to plan.

(informal, British) Ellipsis of planning permission. [(British, construction, law) Legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land.]

Roots

planusplan- · Latin · flat, level

Synonyms for planning

preparationn plottingv preparingv forethoughtn readyingn strategyn premeditationn schemingadj blueprintingn layoutn

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Where does planning come from?

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