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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 systematic plan for a course of action. a systematic arrangement of correlated parts; system. a secret plot. a visionary or unrealizable project. a chart, diagram, or outline. an astrological diagram giving the aspects of celestial bodies at a particular time.
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.
Definition of scheme noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Definition of scheme verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a plan for making money, especially in a dishonest way: a scheme to steal money from investors. scheme. verb [ I ] uk / skiːm / us. to make a secret plan in order to get an advantage, usually by deceiving people. (Definition of scheme from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of scheme.
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.
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 plan, program, or policy officially adopted and followed, as by a government or business: The company's pension scheme is very successful.
