B2 noun Neutro

scheme

/skiːm/

A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting an idea into effect. It can also refer to a secretive or devious plot to achieve a goal, often used to describe government programs or organizational systems.

Exemplos

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1

The local council has introduced a new recycling scheme for garden waste.

The local council has introduced a new recycling plan for garden waste.

2

The proposed scheme for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.

The proposed plan for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.

3

I wonder what kind of scheme he's cooked up this time to get out of work.

I wonder what kind of plan he has created this time to avoid working.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
scheme
Verb
scheme
Advérbio
schematically
Adjetivo
schematic
Relacionado
schemer
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'schematic' diagram. Just as a schematic shows how parts of a machine fit together, a 'scheme' is the structural plan of how a system works.

Quiz rápido

The interior designer suggested a blue and silver _____ for the master bedroom.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: scheme

Exemplos

1

The local council has introduced a new recycling scheme for garden waste.

everyday

The local council has introduced a new recycling plan for garden waste.

2

The proposed scheme for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.

formal

The proposed plan for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.

3

I wonder what kind of scheme he's cooked up this time to get out of work.

informal

I wonder what kind of plan he has created this time to avoid working.

4

The classification scheme used in this study is based on recent genetic findings.

academic

The classification system used in this study is based on recent genetic findings.

5

Employees are encouraged to join the company's contributory pension scheme.

business

Employees are encouraged to join the company's contributory pension plan.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
scheme
Verb
scheme
Advérbio
schematically
Adjetivo
schematic
Relacionado
schemer

Colocações comuns

color scheme a combination of colors used in decoration
pension scheme a system for providing a retirement income
pilot scheme a small-scale experimental project
classification scheme a system for grouping things by type
incentive scheme a plan to motivate people to work harder

Frases Comuns

in the grand scheme of things

considering everything in a broad context

pyramid scheme

a fraudulent investment scam

rhyme scheme

the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem

Frequentemente confundido com

scheme vs plan

A plan is a general neutral term, whereas 'scheme' can imply a large-scale official system (UK) or a dishonest plot (US).

scheme vs sketch

A sketch is a rough drawing or outline, while a scheme is a detailed system or organized method.

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Notas de uso

In British English, 'scheme' is a very common and neutral word for a government or organizational program. In American English, it more frequently carries a negative connotation, suggesting a crafty or underhanded plot.

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Erros comuns

Learners often assume 'scheme' is always negative (like a scam). However, in many professional contexts, it simply means a formal system or program.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'schematic' diagram. Just as a schematic shows how parts of a machine fit together, a 'scheme' is the structural plan of how a system works.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'skhema', meaning 'form, figure, or appearance'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: schemes) Often followed by 'for' + gerund or 'to' + infinitive Can be used as a transitive or intransitive verb
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Contexto cultural

In the United Kingdom, government initiatives like the 'Cycle to Work Scheme' make the word appear frequently in public life without any negative meaning.

Quiz rápido

The interior designer suggested a blue and silver _____ for the master bedroom.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: scheme

Palavras relacionadas

intervolive

C1

To wind, twist, or roll together in an intricate or complex manner. It refers to the physical or metaphorical act of intertwining multiple elements so they become a single, complex unit.

intratendion

C1

Pertaining to the interior or internal structure of a tendon. It is most commonly used in clinical medicine and radiology to describe injuries, injections, or structural changes located specifically within the tendon fibers rather than on the surface.

bigeoent

C1

A bigeoent refers to a biological entity or organism whose existence and physical characteristics are fundamentally intertwined with a specific geographic environment. It is a technical term used in ecology to describe species that are strictly endemic to a particular landform or geological structure.

untangous

C1

Describing something that is naturally free from knots, complications, or intricate twists. It can refer to physical objects that do not entangle easily or abstract concepts that are remarkably clear and straightforward.

recelerine

C1

Characterized by a secretive or concealing nature, specifically relating to the act of harboring or hiding something illicit or private. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe spaces, behaviors, or objects that are intentionally obscured from sight.

hyperlocate

C1

Describing something that is targeted, positioned, or tracked with extreme geographic precision, typically within a very small area like a specific building or street corner. It is most commonly used in digital marketing and logistics to describe services that react to a user's exact micro-location.

encival

C1

To formally document or incorporate something into a civic, legal, or historical record. It specifically refers to the act of ensuring a concept or event is preserved within the official administrative framework of a society.

deequacy

C1

To systematically reduce the quality, sufficiency, or effectiveness of a system or process until it falls below required standards. It involves the intentional or incidental degradation of adequacy within a specific functional framework.

cojunctic

C1

A cojunctic is a specific constituent part or an individual element within a linked logical set or complex structure. In technical contexts, it refers to one of several items that are joined together to form a functional or logical whole.

homothermty

C1

Homothermty (more commonly known as homeothermy) refers to the physiological condition of maintaining a stable internal body temperature regardless of the external environment. This process allows organisms to remain active in a wide range of temperatures by using internal metabolic heat.

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