scheme

¹scheme

noun \ˈskēm\

Definition of SCHEME

1

a archaic (1) : a mathematical or astronomical diagram (2) : a representation of the astrological aspects of the planets at a particular time b : a graphic sketch or outline

2

: a concise statement or table : epitome

3

: a plan or program of action; especially : a crafty or secret one

4

: a systematic or organized configuration : design <color scheme>

Examples of SCHEME

1. a scheme to cheat people out of their money
2. The company has a new scheme for insurance coverage.
3. a scheme to improve the economy
4. the color scheme of a room

Origin of SCHEME

Latin schemat-, schema arrangement, figure, from Greek schēmat-, schēma, from echein to have, hold, be in (such) a condition; akin to Old English sige victory, Sanskrit sahate he prevails

First Known Use: circa 1595

Related to SCHEME

Synonyms: artifice, device, dodge, fetch, flimflam, gambit, gimmick, jig, juggle, knack, play, ploy, trick, shenanigan, sleight, stratagem, wile

Related Words: bluff, end run, feint; cheating, chicanery, cozenage, craft, crookery, cunning, deception, dupery, duplicity, fakery, jugglery, legerdemain, skulduggery (or skullduggery), subterfuge, swindling, trickery; fraud, gaff, hoax, sham, swindle; blind, front, smoke screen

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Rhymes with SCHEME

beam, bream, cream, deem, deme, dream, gleam, meme, neem, Nîmes, ream, scream, seam, seem, seme, steam, stream, team, teem, theme