Planungshorizont

planning horizon, time frame for planning

noun PLAH-nungs-ho-ri-tsont Rare

Usage Note

Planungshorizont indicates how far into the future one plans: ein Planungshorizont von fünf Jahren (a five-year planning horizon). Common in project management, urban planning, and business strategy texts that B2 learners regularly encounter.

Examples

"Der Planungshorizont des Projekts beträgt zehn Jahre."

Natural Translation

The planning horizon of the project is ten years.

Literal Translation

The planning-horizon of the project amounts-to ten years.

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