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planned-move

|planned-move|

B2

/plænd muːv/

strategic action

Etymology
Etymology Information

'planned-move' originates from the combination of 'planned,' derived from the verb 'plan,' and 'move,' a noun meaning 'an action or change of position.'

Historical Evolution

'planned' evolved from the Old English 'plannian,' meaning 'to devise or scheme,' while 'move' comes from the Latin 'movere,' meaning 'to set in motion.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'planned' meant 'devised with intention,' and 'move' meant 'a change of position.' Together, they evolved to mean 'a strategic action.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a strategic or deliberate action or decision made with forethought and intention.

The company's planned-move to expand into new markets was well-received.

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Last updated: 2025/06/06 03:39