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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 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.
A scheme is someone's plan for achieving something, especially something that will bring them some benefit. ...a quick money-making scheme to get us through the summer. American English : scheme / ˈskim /
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. ( 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.
Definition of scheme verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SCHEME meaning: 1. an official plan or system: 2. a plan for making money, especially in a dishonest way: 3. to…. Learn more.
scheme meaning, definition, what is scheme: an official plan that is intended to hel...: Learn more.
