ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Planning

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈplænɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Planning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of plan.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of plan.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Verbal noun of plan: action of the verb to plan.
  2. (informal, British) Ellipsis of planning permission.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

Synonyms for planning

Depending on context, synonyms include provision, preparation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include preparation, provision, planification, project, devising, scheme.

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