scheme

US /skiːm/
UK /skiːm/
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1.

a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect

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The government launched a new scheme to help the unemployed.
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The company devised a marketing scheme to attract more customers.
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planprogramprojectsystemarrangement
2.

a devious or underhand plot; a secret and dishonest plan

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They uncovered a fraudulent scheme to embezzle funds.
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His latest scheme involved tricking elderly people out of their savings.
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plotconspiracyintriguemachinationmaneuver
1.

make plans, especially in a devious or underhand way

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He was always scheming to get ahead.
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They schemed to overthrow the current leadership.
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plotconspireintriguemachinatecontrive