planning

(noun, verb)

noun

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

- the planning was more fun than the trip itself

Definition categories: act, preparation, readying

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

Definition categories: act, design, designing

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

- his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties

Similar word(s): preparation, provision

Definition categories: thought, cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking

Sentences with planning as a noun:

- My neighbours were going to build an extension but they didn't get planning.

verb

1. present participle of plan