Definitions

scheme

[skeem] / skim /

NOUN

course of action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement blueprint design device game plan pattern plan program project proposal strategy system theory

STRONG

chart codification contrivance diagram disposition draft expedient layout order ordering outline presentation proposition purpose schedule schema suggestion tactics

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorder disorganization

NOUN

plot, maneuver to get result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action conspiracy game plan ploy practice scenario

STRONG

angle brainchild cabal dodge frame-up game gimmick hookup hustle hype intrigue layout machination picture pitch proposition ruse scene setup shift story stratagem subterfuge tactics trick twist

WEAK

covin put-up job

Example Sentences

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The scheme rewards eligible users whose posts create large numbers of views, likes, shares and comments with payments from the platform.

From BBC

“Thanks to the vigilance of our law enforcement partners, his scheme ended in failure.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Watt pledged 20% of his own shares to a scheme that would benefit employees.

From BBC

Brussels is preparing proposals for a reform of the bloc's 20-year-old flagship carbon market scheme later this year.

From Barron's

In their place, successive UK governments have introduced new schemes with a stronger focus on farming for nature - meaning many farmers are facing significantly reduced subsidy income.

From BBC

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