planning
/ˈplænɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: plannings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Verbal noun of plan: action of the verb to plan. — The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Verbal noun of plan: action of the verb to plan. — The act of making contingency plans.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “planning” mean?
Verbal noun of plan: action of the verb to plan. — The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.
Is “planning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.