plan ‧ ning /ˈplænɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ plan , ↑ planner , ↑ planning ; verb : ↑ plan ; adjective : planned ≠ ↑ unplanned ]
the process of thinking about and deciding on a plan for achieving or making something
good/bad/careful etc planning
A little careful planning is important in gardening.
‘How did you manage to be so late?’ ‘Just bad planning.’
A little forward planning (=thinking about how to do something before doing it) can save you a lot of expense.
Good financial planning is vital to business success.
⇨ ↑ town planning , ↑ family planning
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COLLOCATIONS
■ adjectives
▪ good planning
Good planning will ensure the move is as trouble-free as possible.
▪ bad planning
‘I’ve got no money left.’ ‘That was bad planning.’
▪ careful planning
To do the job properly requires careful planning.
▪ meticulous planning (=very careful planning of every detail)
Success had been achieved through the meticulous planning of their leader.
▪ forward planning (=thinking about how to do something before doing it)
In order to have a reasonable pension in retirement, forward planning is essential.
▪ long-term
Long-term planning centers on ensuring the future growth of the company.
▪ strategic planning (=relating to actions for achieving a plan, especially in a military, business, or political situation)
He runs a business that offers companies advice on marketing and strategic planning.
▪ financial/economic planning
Owing to poor financial planning, I was almost out of money.