Plan: meaning, definitions and examples

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plan

 

[ plรฆn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

financial

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. It includes a list of steps and a timeline.

Synonyms

blueprint, program, scheme, strategy

Examples of usage

  • She presented a detailed plan for the project.
  • The company's business plan outlined their goals for the next five years.
Context #2 | Noun

urban

A detailed map or diagram showing the layout of a building or area.

Synonyms

blueprint, diagram, layout, map

Examples of usage

  • The architect created a plan of the new shopping center.
  • The city council reviewed the development plan for the downtown area.
Context #3 | Verb

intend

To intend or have in mind a course of action.

Synonyms

aim, expect, intend, schedule

Examples of usage

  • I plan to visit my grandparents this weekend.
  • She planned to start her own business next year.

Translations

Translations of the word "plan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‹เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rencana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จˆ็”ป (ใ‘ใ„ใ‹ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plan

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„ํš (๊ณ„ํš)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎกๅˆ’ (jรฌhuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naฤrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกรฆtlun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพัะฟะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ’แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plan

Etymology

The word 'plan' originated from the Latin word 'planus', meaning flat or level. Initially, it referred to a flat, level area of ground but later evolved to signify a detailed proposal or intention. The concept of planning has been essential throughout history, from ancient civilizations organizing their societies to modern project management techniques. Today, planning is a fundamental aspect of achieving goals and success in various fields.

See also: plane, planned, planner, planners, planning, plans, replan, unplanned.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #406, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.