English · Word Candidate

plan

/plæn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: plans · planning · planned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một bản vẽ показ chi tiết kỹ thuật của tòa nhà, máy móc, v.v., với các chi tiết không cần thiết bị loại bỏ

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Noun

Examples

The plans for many important buildings were once publicly available.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tập hợp các hành động dự định, thường liên quan đến nhau, thông qua đó một người dự kiến đạt được mục tiêu

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Noun

Examples

He didn't really have a plan; he had a goal and a habit of control.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To design (a building, machine, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết kế (một tòa nhà, máy móc, v.v.)

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Verb

Examples

The architect planned the building for the client.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To create a plan for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo một kế hoạch cho

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Verb

Examples

They jointly planned the project in phases, with good detail for the first month.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “plan” mean?

A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.

Is “plan” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.