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Scheme

skiːm

Scheme definitions
noun
scheme schemes
  1. a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect

    "the occupational sick pay scheme"

    • a secret or underhand plan; a plot

      "police uncovered a scheme to steal paintings worth more than $250,000"

    • a particular ordered system or arrangement

      "a classical rhyme scheme"

  2. an estate of social housing

    "the whole scheme is plunged into darkness, bar the light in Victor's house"

verb
scheme schemed schemes scheming
  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"

    plot hatch a plot conspire take part in a conspiracy intrigue connive manoeuvre plan lay plans
    • think; suppose

      "I scheme it could work"

  2. arrange according to a colour scheme

    "she was busy arranging flowers, scheming the candles and napkins"