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==Etymology==

==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

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]

*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Century 1706]

==Definitions==

==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

*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

*3 : an orderly arrangement of parts of an overall design or objective

*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>

*4 : a detailed program (as for payment or the provision of some service) <pension plan>

==Synonym==

==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]]  

[[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]]  

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.

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]

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.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan]

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]