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scheme (skēm)

noun

    1. a carefully arranged and systematic program of action for attaining some object or end
    2. a secret or underhanded plan; plot
    3. a visionary plan or project
  2. an orderly combination of things on a definite plan; system a color scheme
  3. an outline or diagram showing different parts or elements of an object or system
  4. an analysis or summary in outline or tabular form
  5. an astrological diagram

Etymology: L schema < Gr schēma (gen. schēmatos), a form, appearance, plan, akin to schein, echein, to hold, have < IE base *seĝh-, to hold, hold fast, conquer > school, Sans sáhas, power, victory, Goth sigis, Ger sieg, victory

transitive verb schemed, scheming schem′·ing

  1. to make a scheme for; plan as a scheme; devise
  2. to plan in a deceitful way; plot

intransitive verb

  1. to make schemes; form plans
  2. to plot; intrigue

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scheme Synonyms

scheme

n.

project, design, plot, stratagem; see plan 2, system 2. See syn. study at plan.


scheme

v.

intrigue, contrive, devise, plot; see plan 1.


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scheme Usage Examples

Possessives

  • devil: He sees the subtlety of the devil's schemes.

Converse of object

  • approve: Any pension contributions paid by the company to an approved pension scheme for your benefit ( but not for anyone else ).

Adjective modifier

  • occupational: The Scheme is an important and valuable staff benefit for... to their employer's occupational pension scheme.

Modifies a noun

  • administrator: The scheme administrator will then immediately pay out in accordance with the court order.

Noun used with modifier

  • pension: Pension scheme funding - should you stick or twist?
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scheme quotes

Nothing is more hopeless than a scheme of merriment.

-Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson

Securitycan only be obtained bya scheme by whichthe nations of Europe and outside agree together that all will guarantee each, and each will guarantee all. The purposes ofthewar will be attained ifthereisa League of Nations with an absolute and decisive veto upon any mere aggression, and consideration of any legitimate claims that any of the countries engaged in the war may be able to make good.

-Lees-Smith, Hastings Bernard

It has lately been brought to my knowledge That the Ministers fully design To suppress each cathedral and college, And eject every learned divine. To assist this detestable scheme Three nuncios from Rome are come over; They left Calais on Monday by steam, And landed to dinner at Dover.

-1st Baron

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