planning

To design (a building, machine, etc.).

“The architect planned the building for the client.”

To create a plan for.

“They jointly planned the project in phases, with good detail for the first month.”

To intend.

“He planned to go, but work intervened.”

To make a plan.

“They planned for the worst, bringing lots of emergency supplies.”

Action of the verb to plan.

The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.

The act of making contingency plans.

Planning permission.

“My neighbours were going to build an extension but they didn't get planning.”