n.
Pronunciation: ' sk ē m
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin schemat-, schema arrangement, figure, from Greek sch ē mat-, sch ē ma, from echein to have, hold, be in (such) a condition; akin to Old English sige victory, Sanskrit sahate he prevails
Date: circa 1595
1 a archaic (1) : a mathematical or astronomical diagram (2) : a representation of the astrological aspects of the planets at a particular time b : a graphic sketch or outline
2 : a concise statement or table : EPITOME
3 : a plan or program of action especially : a crafty or secret one
4 : a systematic or organized configuration : DESIGN <color scheme >
synonyms see PLAN