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      • an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you: He has a hare-brained/ crazy scheme for getting rich before he's 20.
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  2. definition 1: a plan or plot. The outlaw had a scheme to escape from jail and take revenge on the sheriff. synonyms: intrigue, plot. similar words: device. definition 2: a plan or program for doing something.

  3. The meaning of scheme. Definition of scheme. Best online English dictionaries for children, with kid-friendly definitions, integrated thesaurus for kids, images, and animations.

  4. A scheme is a plan or program that has a specific goal, like a way of helping people earn money or a way of helping people become healthier. The mayor has a scheme for creating more jobs for people who need them.

  5. a plan for doing or organizing something: The committee came up with a creative fundraising scheme. The yellow and white color scheme brightened up the kitchen. A scheme is also a secret and dishonest plan: [ + to infinitive ] They devised a scheme to defraud the government of millions of dollars.

  6. The meaning of scheme. Definition of scheme. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

  7. A scheme is a plan or arrangement involving many people which is made by a government or other organization. [mainly British] ...schemes to help combat unemployment. ...a private pension scheme. The company was pouring around $30 million into the scheme. regional note: in AM, use program.

  8. SCHEME definition: 1. an official plan or system: 2. a plan for making money, especially in a dishonest way: 3. to…. Learn more.

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