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scheme
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/skiːm/
US
/skim/
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scheme
noun
schemes
pl
UK
/skiːm/
US
/skim/
схема
The engineer drew a detailed scheme of the new circuit.
Инженер нарисовал подробную схему новой цепи.
план
The company has a scheme to improve employee productivity.
У компании есть план по повышению производительности сотрудников.
интрига
The novel is full of political schemes and betrayals.
Роман полон политических интриг и предательств.
Additional translations
проект
программа
система
комбинация
Synonyms
arrangement
strategy
design
plan
plot
framework
layout
project
program
system
scheme
verb
schemed
Past Simple
schemed
Past Participle
scheming
Gerund
UK
/skiːm/
US
/skim/
замышлять
They schemed to overthrow the government.
Они замышляли свергнуть правительство.
интриговать
She was scheming against her colleagues to get a promotion.
Она интриговала против своих коллег, чтобы получить повышение.
Additional translations
придумывать
затевать
Synonyms
plot
conspire
devise
contrive
design
plan
scheme
adjective
UK
/skiːm/
US
/skim/
Used attributively in British English to denote something related to or provided under an official plan or programme.
Definitions
scheme
noun
A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular goal or putting a particular idea into effect.
The government introduced a new scheme to improve public transportation.
A secret or underhanded plan; a plot.
The detective uncovered a scheme to embezzle funds from the company.
A graphic representation or outline.
The architect presented a scheme of the new building to the clients.
An orderly arrangement or pattern of related elements, such as colours, shapes, or ideas.
The living room features a warm colour scheme of earthy browns and soft greens.
scheme
verb
To make secret or devious plans.
The group schemed to take control of the company without anyone noticing.
To form a plan or project in a systematic way.
They schemed a new marketing strategy to boost sales.
scheme
adjective
Relating to or provided under an official scheme, especially a government programme.
Scheme members are encouraged to review their pension options annually.
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