scheme

Scheme is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Singular scheme

Plural schemes

1. A scheme is a plan, sometimes a bad or dishonest one.

   The new training scheme will be targeted at recent graduates.

   Employees still participate in the company's pension scheme during the duration of their break.

   The management had various schemes to control the workers.

   The color scheme for the bedroom is blue and white.

Synonyms

• program