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- Dictionaryscheme/skiːm/
noun
- 1. a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect: British "the occupational sick pay scheme" Similar
- 2. an estate of social housing: informal Scottish "the whole scheme is plunged into darkness, bar the light in Victor's house"
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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SCHEME definition: 1. an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring…. Learn more.
The meaning of SCHEME is a plan or program of action; especially : a crafty or secret one. How to use scheme in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Scheme.
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.
A scheme is a plan or arrangement involving many people which is made by a government or other organization. [mainly British] ...schemes to help combat unemployment. ...a private pension scheme. The company was pouring around $30 million into the scheme. regional note: in AM, use program.
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.
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.
SCHEME definition: 1. an official plan or system: 2. a plan for making money, especially in a dishonest way: 3. to…. Learn more.
scheme. ( skiːm) n. 1. a systematic plan for a course of action. 2. a systematic arrangement of correlated parts; system. 3. a secret plot. 4. a visionary or unrealizable project. 5. a chart, diagram, or outline. 6. (Astrology) an astrological diagram giving the aspects of celestial bodies at a particular time. 7.
Jun 2, 2024 · scheme (plural scheme dem, quantified scheme) housing scheme; council estate; a housing project; neighbourhood.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Crime scheme1 /skiːm/ S2 W1 AWL noun [ countable] 1 British English an official plan that is intended to help people in some way, for example by providing education or training SYN program American English The money will be used for teacher training schemes. a pension scheme sch...
