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Meaning of the word schemes in English

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schemes

Noun

1.

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

Example:
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a clever marketing scheme
Synonym:
planprojectplan of actionprogramstrategystratagemgame planenterpriseventuremeasuremovecourse of actionsystemproceduredesignformularecipedevicetacticcontrivanceproposalpropositionsuggestionideablueprintwheezelurkshift
2.

a public housing complex.

Example:
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the whole scheme is plunged into darkness, bar the light in Victor's house

Verb

1.

make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong.

Synonym:
plotconspireintrigueconnivemaneuverplanmachinatecabal
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