die Vorplanung
Translation
preliminary planning, advance planning, pre-planning
Examples
Die Vorplanung für das Projekt ist abgeschlossen.
The preliminary planning for the project is complete.
Eine gute Vorplanung spart später viel Zeit.
Good advance planning saves a lot of time later.
Grammar Patterns
die Vorplanung ((für+4)) the preliminary planning for sth. The preliminary planning for the conference will begin soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorbereitung (preparation), Entwurf (draft)
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (pre-, before) + 'Planung' (planning). Literally 'before-planning' or 'pre-planning'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'pre-plan'. It's the planning you do 'before' (Vor) the main planning phase.