planning

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

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