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scheme
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Meanings
noun
  • a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.
    E.g. the occupational sick pay scheme
  • an estate of social housing.
    E.g. the whole scheme is plunged into darkness, bar the light in Victor's house
verb
  • make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong.
  • arrange according to a colour scheme.
    E.g. she was busy arranging flowers, scheming the candles and napkins

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