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plan
(plăn)n.
1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective: a plan for improving math instruction.
2. A proposed or intended course of action: had no plans for the evening.
3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline: a seating plan; the plan of a story.
4. A drawing or diagram made to scale showing the structure or arrangement of something.
5. In perspective rendering, one of several imaginary planes perpendicular to the line of vision between the viewer and the object being depicted.
6. A program or policy stipulating a service or benefit: a pension plan.
v. planned, plan·ning, plans
v.tr.
1. To formulate a scheme or program for the accomplishment, enactment, or attainment of: plan a campaign.
2. To have as a specific aim or purpose; intend: They plan to buy a house.
3. To draw or make a graphic representation of.
v.intr.
To make plans.
[French, alteration (influenced by plan, flat surface) of plant, ground plan, map, from planter, to plant, from Latin plantāre, from planta, sole of the foot; see plat- in Indo-European roots.]
plan′ner n.
Synonyms: plan, blueprint, design, project, scheme, strategy
These nouns denote a method or program in accordance with which something is to be done or accomplished: an ambitious plan for achieving energy independence; a blueprint for reorganizing the company; a design for ending the conflict; a project for urban renewal; a grand scheme aimed at ending illiteracy; a strategy for economic recovery.
These nouns denote a method or program in accordance with which something is to be done or accomplished: an ambitious plan for achieving energy independence; a blueprint for reorganizing the company; a design for ending the conflict; a project for urban renewal; a grand scheme aimed at ending illiteracy; a strategy for economic recovery.
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planner
(ˈplænə)n
1. a person who makes plans, esp for the development of a town, building, etc
2. a chart for recording future appointments, tasks, goals, etc
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| Noun | 1. |  planner - a person who makes plans individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" intriguer, designer - a person who devises plots or intrigues; "he is believed to be the principal designer of the terrorist bombing attack" maneuverer, manoeuvrer - a person skilled in maneuvering strategian, strategist - an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) tactician - a person who is skilled at planning tactics |
| 2. | planner - a notebook for recording appointments and things to be done, etc. notebook computer, notebook - a small compact portable computer |
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Translations
مُخَطِّط، مُصَمِّم
-kaprojektant
planlægger
skipuleggjandi
projektant
plâncı
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planner
[ˈplænər] n (gen) (= person) → planificateur/trice m/f
(also town planner) → urbaniste m/f
(= chart) → planning m
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
planner
n → Planer(in) m(f)
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
planner
[ˈplænəʳ] n (Econ) → pianificatore/trice (Industry) → progettista m/f (also forward planner) → calendarioCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
plan
(plan) noun1. an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something. If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.
2. an intention or arrangement. My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?
3. a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above. These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.
verb – past tense, past participle planned – 1. (sometimes with on) to intend (to do something). We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.
2. to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something). We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.
3. to design (a building, town etc). This is the architect who planned the building.
ˈplanner noun a person who plans (especially buildings etc). a town-planner.
ˈplanning noun the act of planning. town-planning.
go according to plan to happen as arranged or intended. The journey went according to plan.
plan ahead to plan something a long time before it will happen etc.
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