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How to pronounce scheme
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What does scheme mean?
nounAn artful deviation from the ordinary arrangement of words.
A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.
“a blue case, from which was drawn a scheme of nativity”
A systematic plan of future action.
“Originally the opening had doubtless marked the projection of another road, but the scheme had come to nothing.”
verbTo plot, or contrive a plan; to maneuver.
To plan; to contrive; to maneuver.
“He schemed a plot. He made use of the hotel's stationery to write a letter.”
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