scheme

noun
UK: /skiːm/
US: /skiːm/

  1. A plan or project, often of a secret or dishonest nature.

    1. He has a scheme to get rich quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company devised a clever scheme to avoid paying taxes. [ ] [ ]

  2. A systematic arrangement or design.

    1. The color scheme in the room is blue and white. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our new scheme helps organize daily workflows efficiently across departments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

design project strategy plot plan
scheme verb

  1. To make plans, especially in a secret or dishonest way.

    1. They scheme to take over the business. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politicians were scheming against each other behind closed doors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scheme" in English means: A plan or project, often of a secret or dishonest nature., A systematic arrangement or design..

The phonetic transcription of "scheme" is /skiːm/ in British English and /skiːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scheme": design, project, strategy, plot, plan.

Example usage of "scheme": "He has a scheme to get rich quickly.". More examples on the page.