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The definition of a plan is a document, program or diagram that shows how to proceed.

(noun)

An example of a plan is a list of tasks for accomplishing a project.

To plan is defined as to develop a scheme or program to get something done.

(verb)

An example of to plan is a teacher coming up with the curriculum for her class.

See plan in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a drawing or diagram showing the arrangement in horizontal section of a structure, piece of ground, etc.
1. a scheme or program for making, doing, or arranging something; project, design, schedule, etc.
2. a method of proceeding
any outline or sketch
in perspective, any of several planes thought of as perpendicular to the line of sight and between the eye and the object

Origin: Fr, plan, plane, foundation: merging of plan (< L planus: see plain) with MFr plant < It pianta < L planta, sole of the foot: see plant

transitive verb planned, planning

to make a plan of (a structure, piece of ground, etc.)
to devise a scheme for doing, making, or arranging
to have in mind as a project or purpose

intransitive verb

to make plans

plano- (sense ): used before a vowel

See plan in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an objective: a plan of attack.
A proposed or tentative project or course of action: had no plans for the evening.
A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline: a seating plan; the plan of a story.
A drawing or diagram made to scale showing the structure or arrangement of something.
In perspective rendering, one of several imaginary planes perpendicular to the line of vision between the viewer and the object being depicted.
A program or policy stipulating a service or benefit: a pension plan.

verb planned planned, plan·ning, plans

verb, transitive

To formulate a scheme or program for the accomplishment, enactment, or attainment of: plan a campaign.
To have as a specific aim or purpose; intend: They plan to buy a house.
To draw or make a graphic representation of.

verb, intransitive

To make plans.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , alteration (influenced by plan, flat surface)

Origin: of plant, ground plan, map

Origin: , from planter, to plant

Origin: , from Latin plantāre

Origin: , from planta, sole of the foot; see plat- in Indo-European roots

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