samplescheme

noun
UK /ˈsɑːmpəl skiːm/
US /ˈsæmpəl skiːm/

A sample scheme is a plan that shows a small piece of something so you can see what it is like.

The teacher made a sample scheme to show the class how the project would work.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small set of things chosen to stand for a bigger group.

The scientist used a sample scheme to pick ten leaves from the tree.

3. A pattern or guide used to test an idea before doing it for real.

They drew a sample scheme on the board before building the toy.

4. A trick or secret plan that is only an example, not real.

In the story, the villain's sample scheme was just a pretend plan.