planning

(noun) an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action. Example: "The planning was more fun than the trip itself."

(noun) the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise.

(noun) the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening. Synonyms: preparation, provision. Example: "His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties."

(verb) have the will and intention to carry out some action. Synonyms: plan, be after. Examples: "He plans to be in graduate school next year." "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion."

(verb) make plans for something. Synonyms: plan. Example: "He is planning a trip with his family."

(verb) make or work out a plan for; devise. Synonyms: plan, project, contrive, design. Examples: "They contrived to murder their boss." "Design a new sales strategy." "Plan an attack."

(verb) make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form. Synonyms: design, plan. Examples: "Design a better mousetrap." "Plan the new wing of the museum."