planning in WordNet English dictionary

1. an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
   "the planning was more fun than the trip itself"
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2. the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
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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"
   planning  preparation  provision