scheme
//skiːm//
Noun
schemeSingular
schemesPlural
1
A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular goal or putting a particular idea into effect.
The government introduced a new scheme to help small businesses.
2
A secret or underhanded plan; a plot designed to achieve something, often by deceiving others.
They uncovered a scheme to defraud investors of millions of dollars.
3
A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement, especially one provided or organized by a government or organization.
The government introduced a new pension scheme for public sector workers.
Verb
schemeInfinitive
schemePresent tense
schemedPast tense
schemedPast participle
schemingPresent participle
schemesThird-person singular
1
To make plans, especially in a devious or underhanded way; to plot.
They were scheming to take over the company.