Scheme

Word SCHEME
Character 6
Hyphenation scheme
Pronunciations /skiːm/

Definitions and meanings of "Scheme"

What do we mean by scheme?

A systematic plan of action: synonym: plan. noun

A secret or devious plan; a plot. noun

An orderly plan or arrangement of related parts. noun

A chart, diagram, or outline of a system or object. noun

To contrive a plan or scheme for; plot. intransitive verb

To make plans, especially secret or devious ones. intransitive verb

To plan; contrive; plot; project; design.

To form plans; contrive; plan; plot.

In printing, the written or printed summary of the proper quantity of types for each character: in Great Britain a ‘scheme’ of type is called a ‘bill’ of type. noun

A connected and orderly arrangement, as of related precepts or coördinate theories; a regularly formulated plan; system. noun

A linear representation showing the relative position, form, etc., of the parts or elements of a thing or system; a diagram; a sketch or outline. noun

In astrology, a representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies; an astrological figure of the heavens. noun

A statement or plan in tabular form; an official and formal plan: as, a scheme of division (see phrase below); a scheme of postal distribution or of mail service. noun

A plan to be executed; a project or design; purpose. noun

A specific organization for the attainment of some distinct object: as, the seven schemes of the Church of Scotland (for the propagation of the gospel in foreign parts, the conversion of the Jews, home missions, etc.; these are under the charge of a joint committee). noun

A figure of speech. noun

= Syn.5. Design, Project, etc. See plan. noun

To form a scheme or schemes. intransitive verb

To make a scheme of; to plan; to design; to project; to plot. transitive verb

A combination of things connected and adjusted by design; a system. noun

A systematic plan of future action.

A plot or secret, devious plan.

An orderly combination of related parts.

A chart or diagram of a system or object.

A type of geometric object.

A council housing estate.

An artful deviation from the ordinary arrangement of words.

A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.

Part of a uniform resource identifier indicating the protocol or other purpose, such as http: or news:.

A portfolio of pension plans with related benefits comprising multiple independent members.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Scheme

The word "scheme" in example sentences

... and she said: * scheme and plot, plot and scheme* ❋ Jaxraven (2001)

Very elaborately he devised a funding scheme which, taken in connection with his system of issues, was in effect what in these days would be called an "_interconvertibility scheme_" By various degrees of persuasion or force, -- the guillotine looming up in the background, -- holders of _assignats_ were urged to convert them into evidence of national debt, bearing interest at five per cent, with the understanding that if more paper were afterward needed more would be issued. ❋ Andrew Dickson White (1875)

Pursued to the end, the Ervin scheme could produce a national polity which would be almost as overbalanced in the direction of congressional supremacy as the Nixon scheme is in the direction of presidential supremacy. ❋ Unknown (1973)

Yet, if taken literally, the Ervin scheme is a scheme of presidential subordination. ❋ Unknown (1973)

Anyway, that lurid phase of Toronto history - and my aborted career as Rosie Lovelace - came to mind upon learning this past week about an apparent back-door you should forgive the expression scheme to turn the city once again into North America's body rub capital. ❋ Rosie DiManno (2011)

Garcia's defense attorney, John Bishop of Cedar Rapids, said in court records the title scheme was just one thread of a larger network that allowed workers and residents in the meatpacking town to earn a living and remain in the U.S. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In response to the ruling, Congress added a short provision to the federal fraud statute that said, "For the purposes of this chapter, the term scheme or artifice to defraud includes a scheme or artifice to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services." ❋ Unknown (2009)

If his scheme is adopted, student numbers are likely to fall anyway, though the prospects for a vocational degree in, say, surf science (with "frequent practical beach sessions" – check out the University of Plymouth) may be better, with Browne's market in charge, than they are for low-priority arts courses featuring Venetian art history. ❋ Catherine Bennett (2010)

One of the big drawbacks to any voucher scheme is the adverse selection problem. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Charles Mok elaborated the argument and pointed out that the scheme is an excuse to discipline obedient citizenry: ❋ Unknown (2009)

One of the richest-coloured spaces in the scheme is the final room: the breakout room, in dark chocolate brown. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Your scheme is an expansion of the welfare state largely at the expense of the middle classes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But people have left comments on both postings suggesting the scheme is a hoax or a fantasy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And I know some of you are quick to point out that this new colour scheme is a variation of my old blogger template. ❋ Unknown (2008)

What bothers me most about this scheme is the potential for children being reluctant and/or teased for reading a book labeled younger than they are "supposed" to be reading. ❋ Roger Sutton (2007)

Given that this scheme is all about increasing the speed of convictions and the number of convictions saving money along the way i find it quite ironic that its had the opposite effect. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2007)

One drawback to this scheme is the possible flooding of areas of archaeological significance, though the major Mayan sites already identified in the region are believed to lie well above any future water level. ❋ Unknown (2006)

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