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Meaning of 'planning' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Planning [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Plan

Meaning of 'planning' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . planning [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
Example in sentence:
  • his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
Meaning (2):
- an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example in sentence:
  • the planning was more fun than the trip itself

Nearby Words:

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