Definition of scheme
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a plan or program of action
especially
: a crafty or secret one
2
: a systematic or organized configuration : design
color scheme
3
: a concise statement or table : epitome
4a
: a graphic sketch or outline
b
archaic
(1)
: a mathematical or astronomical diagram
(2)
: a representation of the astrological aspects of the planets at a particular time
scheme
verb
schemed; scheming
Definition of scheme (Entry 2 of 2)
: to form a scheme for
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The first known use of scheme was circa 1595
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