scheme

Definitions

A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

A secret or underhanded plan; a plot.

A large-scale, systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

Examples

The city council approved a new scheme to improve public transportation across the downtown area.

He devised a clever scheme to save money on his monthly utility bills.

Synonyms

plan strategy design plot tactic blueprint proposal

Antonyms

disorganization chaos mess confusion disorder randomness haphazardness