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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At a meeting on Wednesday, council leader Brent Carter dubbed the scheme, which also includes plans for a tropical waterpark, a hotel and lodge accommodation, a "game changer" for the town.

From BBC

This could include changes to the existing Compulsory Basic Training and to government-funded schemes to ensure motorcyclists are wearing safe helmets.

From BBC

Anna said her son was only offered speech and language therapy twice a term and that he was making more progress at summer play schemes outside school, where staff often "understand his needs".

From BBC

Sana insisted the situation was under control and urged citizens "not to be misled, out of naivety, into dangerous schemes".

From BBC

But critics have argued that Prabowo's flagship programme took away financial resources from other important initiatives, and pointed to more than 10,000 cases of food poisoning linked to the free meal scheme.

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