Definition of plan

noun (n)

• a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished (noun.cognition)

  Synonym: program, programme
  

  Example:
  They drew up a six-step plan.
  They discussed plans for a new bond issue.
  

  source: wordnet30
• an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition)

  Synonym: design
  

  Example:
  A plan for seating guests.
  

  source: wordnet30
• scale drawing of a structure (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: architectural plan
  

  Example:
  The plans for City Hall were on file.
  

  source: wordnet30
• A draught or form; properly, a representation drawn on a plane, as a map or a chart; especially, a top view, as of a machine, or the representation or delineation of a horizontal section of anything, as of a building; a graphic representation; a diagram. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• have the will and intention to carry out some action (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: be after
  

  Example:
  He plans to be in graduate school next year.
  The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion.
  

  source: wordnet30
• make plans for something (verb.cognition)

  Example:
  He is planning a trip with his family.
  

  source: wordnet30
• make or work out a plan for; devise (verb.creation)

  Synonym: contrive, design, project
  

  Example:
  Plan an attack.
  

  source: wordnet30
• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation)

  Example:
  Plan the new wing of the museum.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To form a delineation of; to draught; to represent, as by a diagram. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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