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    scheme
    /skiːm/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong: "envious of their wealth, he schemed to bring about their downfall"
    • 2. arrange according to a colour scheme: "she was busy arranging flowers, scheming the candles and napkins"

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  2. Learn the meaning of scheme as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, collocations and idioms. Find out how to use scheme in different contexts, such as business, government and crime.

  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word scheme, from a plan or program of action to a graphic sketch or outline. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of scheme.

  4. noun. a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project. an underhand plot; intrigue. Synonyms: conspiracy, cabal, stratagem. a visionary or impractical project. a body or system of related doctrines, theories, etc.: a scheme of philosophy. any system of correlated things, parts, etc., or the manner of its arrangement.

  5. noun. OPAL W. /skiːm/ Idioms. (British English) a plan or system for doing or organizing something. a training scheme. scheme for doing something a local scheme for recycling newspapers. scheme to do something to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry.

  6. A scheme is an elaborate plan or plot. It's going to take a really solid scheme, probably involving teleportation or some sort of temporary cloning, to make an appearance at both parties at once.

  7. A scheme is a systematic plan of action, a secret or devious plot, or a chart or diagram. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word scheme from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'scheme' in British and American English. A scheme can be a plan, a plot, a system, or an astrological diagram.