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

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In the grand scheme of things, Rangers fans don't have a huge amount to complain about.

From BBC

"We shouldn't be reliant on favours or winning one funding schemes in order to do things at a level we feel proud of".

From BBC

The deputy first minister has said a registration scheme is likely to be launched for people from Northern Ireland living in the Middle East.

From BBC

Last year, the BBC launched its "Call it Out" scheme to enable staff to challenge and report poor behaviour in the workplace.

From BBC

Some 55 Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, promising a crackdown on illicit recruitment schemes luring citizens to Russia under false pretences.

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