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/sɛnɑri.oʊ plænɪŋ/ · sen·a·rio·plan·ing
noun
  1. The process of creating and analyzing hypothetical situations or scenarios to anticipate and prepare for potential future events or outcomes. The company's scenario planning team developed several possible scenarios for the impact of climate change on their supply chain.
noun
  1. A set of hypothetical situations or scenarios used to anticipate and prepare for potential future events or outcomes. The company's scenario planning exercise included several possible scenarios for the future of the industry.
Did you know? Scenario planning has been used in various fields, including business, government, and military planning, to anticipate and prepare for potential future events or outcomes.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026