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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Done up in a luscious dark-red paint scheme, it has a removable roof over the front seats, putting your chauffeur out in the elements while you sit in back, away from prying eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The scheme has gradually been expanded to more parents and younger children.

From BBC

They accused several people of orchestrating a scheme to embezzle money in Ukraine's energy sector, including at the national nuclear opertor Energoatom.

From BBC

Announcing the policy's start date on Sunday, China's foreign ministry said the scheme would "further facilitate people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries".

From BBC

North Lincolnshire Council said 1,000 air fryers were still to be handed out as part of an energy saving scheme to help reduce household bills.

From BBC

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