Synonyms: planning
Definition: the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
Similar words: design, designing
Definition: the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
Usage: he contributed to the design of a new instrument
Synonyms: planning
Definition: an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Usage: the planning was more fun than the trip itself
Similar words: readying, preparation
Definition: the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Usage: preparations for the ceremony had begun
Synonyms: planning, provision, preparation
Definition: the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
Usage: his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
Similar words: intellection, thinking, thought, thought process, cerebration, mentation
Definition: the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
Usage: thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought