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==Etymology==
French, [[plane]], [[foundation]], ground plan; partly from [[Latin]] planum level ground, from neuter of planus level; partly from French planter to plant, fix in place, from Late Latin plantare
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Century 1706]
==Definitions==
*1 : a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: as a : a top or horizontal view of an object b : a large-scale map of a small area
*2 a : a method for achieving an end b : an often customary method of doing something : procedure c : a detailed formulation of a program of action d : goal, aim
*3 : an orderly arrangement of parts of an overall design or objective
*4 : a detailed program (as for payment or the provision of some service) <pension plan>
==Synonym==
[[design]], plot, scheme, [[project]] mean a [[method]] devised for making or [[doing]] something or achieving an end. plan always implies [[mental]] [[formulation]] and sometimes graphic [[representation]]
==Description==
A '''plan''' is typically any [[procedure]] used to [[achieve]] an objective. It is a set of intended [[actions]], through which one expects to achieve a goal.
Plans can be [[formal]] or informal:
* [[Structured]] and [[formal]] plans, used by multiple people, are more likely to occur in projects, [[diplomacy]], [[careers]], [[economic]] [[development]], military [[campaigns]], combat, or in the conduct of other [[business]]. In most cases, the [[absence]] of a well-laid plan can have adverse [[effects]]: For example, a non-robust project plan can cost the [[organization]] [[time]] and [[money]].
* Informal or ad-hoc plans are [[created]] by [[individuals]] in all of their pursuits.
The most popular ways to describe plans are by their breadth, time frame, and specificity; however, these planning [[classifications]] are not [[independent]] of one another. For instance, there is a close [[relationship]] between the short-and long-term categories and the [[strategic]] and operational categories.
It is common for less [[formal]] plans to be created as [[abstract]] [[ideas]], and remain in that [[form]] as they are maintained and put to use. More formal plans as used for [[business]] and military [[purposes]], while initially created with and as an [[abstract]] [[thought]], are likely to be written down, drawn up or otherwise stored in a [[form]] that is accessible to multiple people across [[time and space]]. This allows more reliable [[collaboration]] in the [[execution]] of the plan.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan]
[[Category: General Reference]]
==Etymology==
French, [[plane]], [[foundation]], ground plan; partly from [[Latin]] planum level ground, from neuter of planus level; partly from French planter to plant, fix in place, from Late Latin plantare
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Century 1706]
==Definitions==
*1 : a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: as a : a top or horizontal view of an object b : a large-scale map of a small area
*2 a : a method for achieving an end b : an often customary method of doing something : procedure c : a detailed formulation of a program of action d : goal, aim
*3 : an orderly arrangement of parts of an overall design or objective
*4 : a detailed program (as for payment or the provision of some service) <pension plan>
==Synonym==
[[design]], plot, scheme, [[project]] mean a [[method]] devised for making or [[doing]] something or achieving an end. plan always implies [[mental]] [[formulation]] and sometimes graphic [[representation]]
==Description==
A '''plan''' is typically any [[procedure]] used to [[achieve]] an objective. It is a set of intended [[actions]], through which one expects to achieve a goal.
Plans can be [[formal]] or informal:
* [[Structured]] and [[formal]] plans, used by multiple people, are more likely to occur in projects, [[diplomacy]], [[careers]], [[economic]] [[development]], military [[campaigns]], combat, or in the conduct of other [[business]]. In most cases, the [[absence]] of a well-laid plan can have adverse [[effects]]: For example, a non-robust project plan can cost the [[organization]] [[time]] and [[money]].
* Informal or ad-hoc plans are [[created]] by [[individuals]] in all of their pursuits.
The most popular ways to describe plans are by their breadth, time frame, and specificity; however, these planning [[classifications]] are not [[independent]] of one another. For instance, there is a close [[relationship]] between the short-and long-term categories and the [[strategic]] and operational categories.
It is common for less [[formal]] plans to be created as [[abstract]] [[ideas]], and remain in that [[form]] as they are maintained and put to use. More formal plans as used for [[business]] and military [[purposes]], while initially created with and as an [[abstract]] [[thought]], are likely to be written down, drawn up or otherwise stored in a [[form]] that is accessible to multiple people across [[time and space]]. This allows more reliable [[collaboration]] in the [[execution]] of the plan.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan]
[[Category: General Reference]]
