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Definition of scheme : 1. A combination of things connected and adjusted by design; a system.
2. A plan or theory something to be done; a design; a project; as, to form a scheme.
3. A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.
4. Any lineal or mathematical diagram; an outline.
5. To form a scheme or schemes.
6. To make a scheme of; to plan; to design; to project; to plot.

Synonyms:

final cause, device, dodge, planned, intent, road map, synopsis, layout, basis, organisation, collude, conspire, collusion, fascinate, avoidance, escape, system of rules, intrigue, jig, knack, arrangements, gimmick, master plan, lineation, connivance, turning away, shenanigan, wile, sleight, game plan, shunning, end, hatch, agreement, means, study at plan, juggle, connive, gambit, be in league with someone, game, preparation, ploy, fetch, purpose, stratagem, abstract, dodging, ground plan, conspiracy, play, get ideas, organization, evasion, outline, machination, precis, cabal, flimflam, mode, artifice, planning

intend, mean, expect, choose, mind, resolve, propose

frame, subordinate, cast, mediate, arrange, class, compose, methodize, unsnarl, screen, harmonize, pigeonhole, orchestrate, prepare, place, devise, collate, group, array, sift, sort, stabilize, type, classify, schematize, establish, categorize, adjust, unify, right, integrate, order, structure, stratify, separate, regulate, marshal, chart, organize, shape, set, fix, control, balance, design, settle, support, form, grade, maintain, normalize

forecast, intention, aim, prospectus, scenario, object, expectation, idea, will, ambition, forethought, policy, strategy, choice, proposal, wish, approach, agenda, goal

mechanism, tactic, course, way, schema, manner, discipline, trajectory, process, technique

conception, arrangement, premeditation, coordination, anticipate, proposition, invent, conceive, blueprint, contrivance, contrive, premeditate, anticipation, invention, coordinate

systematize, figure, calculate, rationalize, quantify, quantize, multiply, compute, count, think, plot, sum, gauge, conclude, suppose, value, consider, total, weigh, schedule, guess, reckon, assess, tally, determine, deduce, estimate, surmise, plan, approximate, presume, score, study, rate, rank, infer, measure, judge, account, evaluate, add, divide, program, triangulate, appraise, enumerate

approximation, conclusion, computation, inference, arithmetic, algorithm, division, valuation, judgement, estimation, measurement, thought, calculus, enumeration, assessment, consideration, reckoning, evaluation, quantification, calculation, multiplication, algebra, mathematics, presumption, supposition, triangulation, system, appraisal, method, statistics, deduction, determination

exploit, venture, activity, deed, proceed, project, undertaking, initiative, initiate, procedure, maneuver, enterprise, pursuit, feat, adventure, act, task, do, endeavor, perform, campaign, performance, pursue, affair, production, undertake

Usage examples:

• His scheme is as follows. - "Rousseau Volumes I. and II.", John Morley.
• He had another scheme. - "The Dream Doctor", Arthur B. Reeve.
• She was almost ready to throw the whole scheme over last night. - "The Siege of the Seven Suitors", Meredith Nicholson.