scheme
nounUK /skiːm/
US /skiːm/
A plan to do something.
We made a scheme to surprise Mom on her birthday.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A secret or dishonest plan to trick people.
The villains had a scheme to steal the treasure.
3. An organized system or official plan for doing something.
The city started a recycling scheme for all neighborhoods.
4. A pattern or arrangement of colors or shapes.
The wallpaper had a bright color scheme.