scheme
Cross references:
1. plan
1. scheme \'ske-m\ n [L schemat-, schema arrangement, figure, fr. Gk
sche-mat-,] sche-ma, fr. echein to have, hold, be in (such) a condition;
akin to OE sige victory, Skt sahate he prevails archaic 1a: a mathematical
or astronomical diagram 1b: an astrological figure 1c: a graphic sketch
or outline 2: a concise statement or table : EPITOME 3: a plan or program
of action; esp : a crafty or secret one 4: a systematic or organized
framework : DESIGN
2. scheme vt : to form a scheme for to form plans; also : PLOT, INTRI GUE -
schem.er n