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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This impacts everyone from construction crews to local event planners, who rely on the system to obtain noise, street closure and other permits as well as temporary catering and liquor licenses.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
The specifics of how the area would be reconfigured won’t be decided until city planners, with feedback from the public, create a general development plan.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
The specifics of how the area would be reconfigured won’t be decided until city planners, with feedback from the public, create a general development plan.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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