PLAN

intention

Planned purpose for acting

• goalDesired end result
• aimPurpose or direction
• purposeReason something exists

objective · aspiration · ambition · idea · notion · resolve · design · vision · intent · target

scheme

Calculated strategy, often secretive

• strategyPlanned approach to goals
• blueprintDetailed technical drawing
• roadmapDetailed plan forward

outline · approach · framework · agenda · contingency · backup · strategic · tactical · long-term · short-term

blueprint

Detailed technical drawing

• schematicSimplified technical diagram
• diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
• layoutSpatial arrangement of elements

drawing · draft · sketch · design · architectural · elevation · cross-section · rendering · specification · technical drawing

schedule

Plan of timed events

• itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
• timetableArranged list of events
• calendarDate-tracking system

agenda · appointment · booking · reservation · timeline · arrangement · date · time slot · coordination · logistics

plot

Storyline or land parcel

• schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
• conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
• machinationCrafty scheming, often hostile

intrigue · collusion · cabal · subterfuge · manipulation · connivance · ploy · stratagem · covert · clandestine

budget

Plan for spending

• investmentDeploying capital for returns
• retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
• savingsAccumulated money kept

pension · portfolio · insurance · fiscal · allocation · forecast · projection · wealth management · trust · inheritance

• naval affairsadmiralty, naval command, naval operations, naval regulations, naval bases
• Asian MilitariesJapanese Navy, Gurkhas, armed forces, air forces, naval forces
• Asian Naviesdestroyers, frigates, submarines, submarine, aircraft carrier
• Chinese Navyfleet, submarine, destroyer, frigate, aircraft carrier
• militarysoldiers, army, troops, officers, navy
• NamibiaNamib, Rehoboth, harbor towns, German settlers, colonial administration