Planning
/ˈplænɪŋ/noun
The process of deciding in advance what to do and how to achieve a goal.
Did you know?The noun plan originally referred to a drawing or diagram, especially one showing a building from above, before developing its modern abstract meaning.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*plat-
“Broad or flat; the reconstructed root associated with spreading something out”
Classical Latin
Latin
planus
“Flat, level, or clear”
Classical Latin
Latin
planum
“A flat surface or level ground; later, a diagram or ground plan”
17th Century
French
plan
“A drawing, map, design, or scheme”
17th Century
English
plan
“A drawing or systematic proposal for action”
Modern English
English
planning
“The act or process of forming plans”