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Definition of Plan
1. Verb. Have the will and intention to carry out some action. "They plan to move "; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"
Specialized synonyms: Think Out, Aim, Aspire, Draw A Bead On, Shoot For, Go For, Hope
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean, Think
2. Noun. A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished. "They discussed plans for a new bond issue"
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Audit Program, Audit Programme, Outline, Schema, Scheme, Master Plan, Blueprint, Design, Pattern, Plan Of Action, Regime, Regimen, Project, Projection, Agenda, Docket, Schedule, Pension Account, Pension Plan, Retirement Account, Retirement Plan, Retirement Program, Retirement Savings Account, Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Savings Plan, Guideline, Road Map, Stock Purchase Plan, Budget
Derivative terms: Program, Programme
3. Verb. Make plans for something. "Sam and Sue plan the movie "; "He is planning a trip with his family"
Specialized synonyms: Schedule, Chart, Project, Propose, Compose, Draw Up, Frame, Plot, Scheme, Designate, Destine, Intend, Specify, Direct, Engineer, Mastermind, Orchestrate, Organise, Organize, Lay Out, Schedule
Derivative terms: Planner, Planner, Planning
4. Noun. An arrangement scheme. "A plan for seating guests"
Generic synonyms: Arrangement, Organisation, Organization, System
Specialized synonyms: Configuration, Constellation, Layout, Snare, Trap, Hotel Plan, Meal Plan
Derivative terms: Design, Design
5. Verb. Make or work out a plan for; devise. "Did he plan his major works over a short period of time?"; "Plan an attack"
Generic synonyms: Create By Mental Act, Create Mentally
Specialized synonyms: Plot, Concert, Map, Map Out
Derivative terms: Contriver, Design, Design, Design, Planner, Planning, Project, Project
6. Noun. Scale drawing of a structure. "The plans for City Hall were on file"
Generic synonyms: Drawing
Specialized synonyms: Elevation, Floor Plan
7. Verb. Make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form. "Plan the new wing of the museum"
Specialized synonyms: Engineer, Redesign, Blueprint, Draft, Draught
Generic synonyms: Create By Mental Act, Create Mentally
Derivative terms: Design, Design, Design, Designer, Designing, Planner, Planning
Definition of Plan
1. n. 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.
2. v. t. To form a delineation of; to draught; to represent, as by a diagram.
Definition of Plan
1. Initialism. (nautical military China) People's Liberation Army Navy ¹
2. Initialism. (American English) A particular standardized examination taken by high-school students. ¹
3. Noun. A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc. ¹
4. Noun. A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal. ¹
5. Noun. A 2-dimensional drawing of a building as seen from above with obscuring or irrelevant details such as roof removed, or of a floor of a building, revealing the internal layout; as distinct from the elevation. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To design a building, machine, etc. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To create a plan for. ¹
8. Verb. (transitive) To intend. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Plan
1. to formulate a plan (a method for achieving an end) [v PLANNED, PLANNING, PLANS]
Medical Definition of Plan
1. 1. 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. 2. A scheme devised; a method of action or procedure expressed or described in language; a project; as, the plan of a constitution; the plan of an expedition. "God's plans like lines pure and white unfold." (M. R. Smith) 3. A method; a way of procedure; a custom. "The simple plan, That they should take who have the power, And they should keep who can." (Wordsworth) Body plan, Floor plan, etc. See Body, Floor, etc. Synonym: Scheme, draught, delineation, plot, sketch, project, design, contrivance, device. See Scheme. Origin: F, fr. L. Planus flat, level. See Plain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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