planned
/plænd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Arranged or decided in advance: Refers to something that has been thought about and organized before it happens.
- Intentional, deliberate: Indicates an action done with prior thought and purpose.
- Designed or executed according to a plan: Describes something that is structured and systematic, not random or accidental.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The meeting was a planned event, announced weeks ago.
- It was not an accident; it was a planned attack.
- The city's growth followed a planned development strategy.
Advanced Usage
- "Planned economy": An economic system in which the government controls and regulates production, distribution, and prices.
- The country transitioned from a planned economy to a market-based system.
- "Planned obsolescence": A policy of designing products to become obsolete or unusable after a certain period to encourage repeat purchases.
- Critics accuse the tech industry of planned obsolescence in smartphone design.
Variants and Related Words
- Plan (n/v): The detailed proposal or intention (noun), or to decide on and arrange something in advance (verb).
- We need to make a plan. (Noun)
- We should plan our route carefully. (Verb)
- Planner (n): A person who makes plans, or a tool (like a book or app) used for organizing schedules.
- She is a great event planner.
- Planning (n): The process of making plans for something.
- Urban planning is essential for sustainable cities.
Synonyms
- Prearranged: Arranged or agreed upon in advance.
- Intentional: Done on purpose; deliberate.
- Premeditated: (Especially of a crime) thought out or planned beforehand.
Antonyms
- Unplanned: Not planned; spontaneous or accidental.
- Spontaneous: Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse; not planned.
- Haphazard: Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Related Phrases
- "Well-planned": Carefully and effectively organized in advance.
- The conference was a success due to its well-planned schedule.
- "Planned parenthood": The conscious decision-making regarding when and if to have children, often associated with family planning services.
- Access to contraception is a key aspect of planned parenthood.
Adjective
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planned in advance
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with malice aforethought
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designed or carried out according to a plan
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the planned outlays for new equipment
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