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Definition of planner noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

planner

noun
 
/ˈplænə(r)/
 
/ˈplænər/
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  1. (also town planner, North American English also city planner)
     a person whose job is to plan the growth and development of a town
    • A meeting was held with the architects and planners to finalize plans for the new shopping complex.
    • town/city/urban planners
  2. a person who makes plans for a particular area of activity
    • It is designed as a guide for curriculum planners and materials writers.
    see also certified financial planner, event planner
    Extra Examples
    • Emergency planners are keeping a close eye on forecasts.
    • The changes have important implications for health services planners.
    • The oil crisis gave economic planners a jolt.
  3. a book, chart, computer program, etc. that contains dates and is used for recording information, arranging meetings, etc.
    • a journey planner
    • a wall planner
    • a personal budget planner
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