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planned event
/ˈplænd ɪˈvɛnt/
scheduled gathering or activity
The company organized a planned event to celebrate its anniversary.
The company arranged a scheduled gathering to mark its anniversary.
formalinformal
An event that has been organized and scheduled in advance.
The wedding was a planned event with months of preparation.
The wedding was a scheduled gathering that required extensive planning.
We attended a planned event at the community center.
We participated in an organized activity at the community center.
The term emphasizes the intentional and organized nature of the event.
Collocations
planned eventscheduled gathering or activityattend a planned eventparticipate in an organized activityorganize a planned eventarrange a scheduled gathering
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Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
In formal settings, 'planned event' is often used to describe corporate or official gatherings.
Usage in Informal Contexts
In casual conversations, the phrase can refer to any pre-arranged social activity.
Gold Rule
Clarity in Context
Ensure the context makes it clear whether the event is formal or informal.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'plan' (to arrange or prepare) and the noun 'event' (a planned or organized occasion).
Usage Notes
The phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe any gathering or activity that has been organized in advance.
Word Breakdown
planned
organized or arranged in advance
adjectiveevent
a planned or organized occasion
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