definition of
planning

[1] #1 planning n. an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action; "the planning was more fun than the trip itself". wn

[2] #2 planning n. the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise. wn

[3] #3 planning n. [preparation, provision] 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". wn