scheme

[ skeem ]

/ skim /

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noun

a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.

an underhand plot; intrigue.

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 plan, program, or policy officially adopted and followed, as by a government or business: The company's pension scheme is very successful.

an analytical or tabular statement.

a diagram, map, or the like.

an astrological diagram of the heavens.

verb (used with object), schemed, schem·ing.

to devise as a scheme; plan; plot; contrive.

verb (used without object), schemed, schem·ing.

to lay schemes; devise plans; plot.

Origin of scheme

1545–55; <Medieval Latin schēma (stem schēmat-) <Greek schêma form, figure

SYNONYMS FOR scheme

2 stratagem, cabal, conspiracy.

5 pattern, schema.

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synonym study for scheme

1, 6. See plan. 10. See plot.

OTHER WORDS FROM scheme

schemeless, adjectiveschemer, nounoutscheme, verb (used with object), out·schemed, out·schem·ing.subscheme, noun

un·der·scheme, nounun·schemed, adjective

Words nearby scheme

Schelling, schema, schematic, schematism, schematize, scheme, schemie, scheming, Schenectady, Schengen Convention, Schepisi

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Example sentences from the Web for scheme

In the scheme above, the electric charge comes from the coefficient — the value that swallows the infinity during the mathematical shuffling.
How Mathematical ‘Hocus-Pocus’ Saved Particle Physics|Charlie Wood|September 17, 2020|Quanta Magazine
The UK, like a number of other countries, rolled out a job retention scheme, which provides similar support.
Job markets in the US and Europe are surprisingly similar|Dan Kopf|September 16, 2020|Quartz
Users will need to purchase or already own an Apple Watch to participate in the scheme.
One country is now paying citizens to exercise with their Apple Watch|Naomi Xu Elegant|September 16, 2020|Fortune
Many San Diego County residents pay some of the highest water rates in the country, but thanks to a state watchdog agency, Imperial Beach and Coronado residents won’t be subject to a suspect water pricing scheme.
Morning Report: San Diego Is Ignoring an Untapped Water Source|Voice of San Diego|September 15, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Unlike the elections, Lam says, the universal testing scheme is not being carried out on a single day.
Hong Kong’s citywide COVID-19 testing has become a barometer of public trust|eamonbarrett|September 9, 2020|Fortune
The scheme has been condemned by civil liberties groups and queried by the National Association of Head Teachers.
Britain May Spy on Preschoolers Searching for Potential Jihadis|Nico Hines|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Retailers were hammered by the scheme because checks and balances were scant in 2012, when the eBay grifting peaked.
The Insane $11 Billion Scam at Retailers’ Return Desks|M.L. Nestel|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Besides the mendacity of it all, such a scheme misses the obvious truth that “the audience has a mind of its own.”
The Insane Swedish Plan to Rate Games for Sexism|Nick Gillespie|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is a new spin on a GOP scheme to create a more favorable Republican playing field for the 2016 presidential election.
GOP States’ Hitlist: Abortion, Unions & Hillary|Nancy Kaffer|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because the fact of the matter is the Today show part is really, in a way, the smallest part in the great 34-hour scheme of it.
Al Roker, Sleepless in 30 Rock for #Rokerthon|Lloyd Grove|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The intelligent Yankee soon bethought him of a scheme; and one that appeared feasible.
The Bandolero|Mayne Reid
I hadn't been listening for a few seconds while the scheme sank in, but this registered.
Cue for Quiet|Thomas L. Sherred
To Hildebrand she says that if her scheme had been successful "at my exalted name posterity would bow."
The Secrets of a Savoyard|Henry A. Lytton
Not long afterwards Mr. Colburn saw the impolicy of his scheme.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865|Various
The people of the valley and many others, however, had no sympathy with this scheme.
Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama|Walter L. Fleming

British Dictionary definitions for scheme

scheme

/ (skiːm) /

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

mainly British a plan formally adopted by a commercial enterprise or governmental body, as for pensions, etc

mainly Scot an area of housing that is laid out esp by a local authority; estate

verb

(tr) to devise a system for

to form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

Derived forms of scheme

schemer, noun

Word Origin for scheme

C16: from Latin schema, from Greek skhēma form

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with scheme

scheme

see best-laid plans (schemes).

单词	scheme
释义	scheme [ skeem ] / skim / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scheme ON THESAURUS.COM noun a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project. an underhand plot; intrigue. 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 plan, program, or policy officially adopted and followed, as by a government or business: The company's pension scheme is very successful. an analytical or tabular statement. a diagram, map, or the like. an astrological diagram of the heavens. verb (used with object), schemed, schem·ing. to devise as a scheme; plan; plot; contrive. verb (used without object), schemed, schem·ing. to lay schemes; devise plans; plot. Origin of scheme 1545–55; <Medieval Latin schēma (stem schēmat-) <Greek schêma form, figure SYNONYMS FOR scheme 2 stratagem, cabal, conspiracy. 5 pattern, schema. SEE SYNONYMS FOR scheme ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for scheme 1, 6. See plan. 10. See plot. OTHER WORDS FROM scheme schemeless, adjectiveschemer, nounoutscheme, verb (used with object), out·schemed, out·schem·ing.subscheme, noun un·der·scheme, nounun·schemed, adjective Words nearby scheme Schelling, schema, schematic, schematism, schematize, scheme, schemie, scheming, Schenectady, Schengen Convention, Schepisi Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scheme In the scheme above, the electric charge comes from the coefficient — the value that swallows the infinity during the mathematical shuffling. How Mathematical ‘Hocus-Pocus’ Saved Particle Physics\|Charlie Wood\|September 17, 2020\|Quanta Magazine The UK, like a number of other countries, rolled out a job retention scheme, which provides similar support. Job markets in the US and Europe are surprisingly similar\|Dan Kopf\|September 16, 2020\|Quartz Users will need to purchase or already own an Apple Watch to participate in the scheme. One country is now paying citizens to exercise with their Apple Watch\|Naomi Xu Elegant\|September 16, 2020\|Fortune Many San Diego County residents pay some of the highest water rates in the country, but thanks to a state watchdog agency, Imperial Beach and Coronado residents won’t be subject to a suspect water pricing scheme. Morning Report: San Diego Is Ignoring an Untapped Water Source\|Voice of San Diego\|September 15, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Unlike the elections, Lam says, the universal testing scheme is not being carried out on a single day. Hong Kong’s citywide COVID-19 testing has become a barometer of public trust\|eamonbarrett\|September 9, 2020\|Fortune The scheme has been condemned by civil liberties groups and queried by the National Association of Head Teachers. Britain May Spy on Preschoolers Searching for Potential Jihadis\|Nico Hines\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Retailers were hammered by the scheme because checks and balances were scant in 2012, when the eBay grifting peaked. The Insane $11 Billion Scam at Retailers’ Return Desks\|M.L. Nestel\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Besides the mendacity of it all, such a scheme misses the obvious truth that “the audience has a mind of its own.” The Insane Swedish Plan to Rate Games for Sexism\|Nick Gillespie\|November 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This is a new spin on a GOP scheme to create a more favorable Republican playing field for the 2016 presidential election. GOP States’ Hitlist: Abortion, Unions & Hillary\|Nancy Kaffer\|November 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Because the fact of the matter is the Today show part is really, in a way, the smallest part in the great 34-hour scheme of it. Al Roker, Sleepless in 30 Rock for #Rokerthon\|Lloyd Grove\|November 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The intelligent Yankee soon bethought him of a scheme; and one that appeared feasible. The Bandolero\|Mayne Reid I hadn't been listening for a few seconds while the scheme sank in, but this registered. Cue for Quiet\|Thomas L. Sherred To Hildebrand she says that if her scheme had been successful "at my exalted name posterity would bow." The Secrets of a Savoyard\|Henry A. Lytton Not long afterwards Mr. Colburn saw the impolicy of his scheme. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865\|Various The people of the valley and many others, however, had no sympathy with this scheme. Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama\|Walter L. Fleming British Dictionary definitions for scheme scheme / (skiːm) / 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 mainly British a plan formally adopted by a commercial enterprise or governmental body, as for pensions, etc mainly Scot an area of housing that is laid out esp by a local authority; estate verb (tr) to devise a system for to form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner Derived forms of scheme schemer, noun Word Origin for scheme C16: from Latin schema, from Greek skhēma form Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with scheme scheme see best-laid plans (schemes). The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to scheme blueprint, theory, game plan, pattern, system, arrangement, project, program, design, plan, device, proposal, strategy, scenario, practice, ploy, conspiracy, action, diagram, tactics
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scheme

noun

verb (used with object), schemed, schem·ing.

verb (used without object), schemed, schem·ing.

Origin of scheme

SYNONYMS FOR scheme

synonym study for scheme

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Words nearby scheme

Example sentences from the Web for scheme

British Dictionary definitions for scheme

noun

verb

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Idioms and Phrases with scheme

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