1. Adjective
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. Adjective
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.
3. Adjective
A method; a way of procedure; a custom.
4. Verb
To form a delineation of; to draught; to represent, as by a diagram.
5. Verb
To scheme; to devise; to contrive; to form in design; as, to plan the conquest of a country.
6. Noun
an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
7. Noun
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
8. Noun
scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
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