scheme

noun
UK /skiːm/
US /skiːm/

A plan to do something.

We made a scheme to surprise Mom on her birthday.


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.