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SCHEME

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Scheme.

How to pronounce scheme:

US

Scheme - as a noun

A statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dodge8dodging11

A group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

Example: "A vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
system11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group8grouping12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
schema13

A schematic or preliminary plan

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outline7schema13

Scheme - as a verb

Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connive12intrigue9

Devise a system or form a scheme for

Example Sentences

"He schemed to take over the company by undermining the current CEO."
"They schemed together to come up with a plan to win the competition."
"She schemed to get her rival expelled from school."
"The group schemed to rob the bank while everyone was distracted."
"He schemed to manipulate his way into a promotion."
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Word Game Points

Is SCHEME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scheme is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCHEME has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SCHEME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scheme is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCHEME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SCHEME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scheme is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCHEME has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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