English dictionary

planning

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.act

Examples
The planning was more fun than the trip itself.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

noun.cognition

Examples
His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties.

Synonyms preparation provision

Source: WordNet 3.0