master plan

noun

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: a plan giving overall guidance

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He has a master plan for becoming a millionaire. my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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The original master plan envisioned millions of square feet of luxury high-rises, retail space, corporate offices and a massive global headquarters for Under Armour, promising an economic lifeline for Baltimore directly off Interstate 95. — Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026 The university’s master plan also outlines plans to include over 25 new buildings including dorms, sport facilities, parking lots and classrooms. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The city’s Parks and Recreation Department called for the addition of basketball and tennis courts at the park more than a decade ago, according to its 2015 master plan. — Haley Parsley august 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The council is being asked to approve changes to the property's master plan and zoning, along with several exceptions to existing development rules. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for master plan

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of master plan was in 1914

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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20plan. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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