1. An act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
   "the planning was more fun than the trip itself"
    
2. The act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
   "Careful planning was essential for the success of the construction project"
    
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";
   - preparation, provision

1. Make plans for something
   "He is planning a trip with his family"
    
2. Have the will and intention to carry out some action
   "He plans to be in graduate school next year"; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"

Derived forms: plannings

Type of: cerebrate, cerebration, cogitate, design, designing, intellection, intend, mean, mentation [technical], preparation, readying, think, thinking, thought, thought process

Encyclopedia: Planning, programming, and budgeting system