Word: PLAN
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Definition of PLAN
- A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.
"The plans for many important buildings were once publicly available."
- A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
"He didn't really have a plan; he had a goal and a habit of control."
- A two-dimensional drawing of a building as seen from above with obscuring or irrelevant details such as roof removed, or of a floor of a building, revealing the internal layout; as distinct from the elevation.
"Seen in plan, the building had numerous passageways not apparent to visitors."
- To design (a building, machine, etc.).
"The architect planned the building for the client."
- To create a plan for.
"They jointly planned the project in phases, with good detail for the first month."
- To intend.
"He planned to go, but work intervened."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "plan", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "plan" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PLAN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PLAN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PLAN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PLAN:
- # the plan effect
- # master of plan
- # playing with plan
- # in terms of plan
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