plural planners
1
: a person who plans something
a party planner
a careful planner
often
: one whose job is to create a comprehensive or systematic plan or design within a particular field or for a particular project
… the thrust of the book is not location theory or regional economic development, but rather the nuts and bolts of concern to government planners and local chambers of commerce. —
Edward Malecki
Edward Malecki While most planners agree that there is enough water in Arizona to support the people currently living there, the allocation and use of water in the Phoenix area is a vital issue for residents … —Charles Sargent
Charles Sargent We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.
2
: something (such as a device, program, or notebook) that provides a schedule and is used for planning activities, travels, etc.
an online trip planner
a monthly/daily planner
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The project would be located at 2107 North First St. on a 3.9-acre site currently occupied by an office building and surface parking lot, documents on file with San Jose planners show.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
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Biden’s threat reflects his instincts as a military planner, which are typically bad.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Departments & Columns The Week The Week The Editors
Biden’s threat reflects his instincts as a military planner, which are typically bad.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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