mental plan; drafted but unpublished plan
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
mental plan; idea being considered
formalRefers to a plan or idea that exists in one's mind but has not been formally drafted or announced.
He already has a mental plan for how to deal with the crisis.
The general manager indicated at the meeting that he only has a preliminary mental plan for the new project.
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This matter needs to be kept confidential, so I can only tell you that this is my personal mental plan.
noun
drafted but unpublished plan; internal proposal
formalOften used in contexts like business, policy-making, or research to refer to a completed but confidential plan awaiting approval or release.
This restructuring internal proposal is the result of six months of research by the team and has not yet been reported to the board.
Several drafted reform plans have been formed within the government and are awaiting final decisions from senior leaders.
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This confidential document contains the company's unpublished plan for market expansion next quarter.