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broad scheme
[brɔːd skiːm]
noun
pl: broad schemes
esquema amplo
1.
A general or comprehensive plan or framework that covers the main points without focusing on specific details
In the broad scheme of things, this setback is just a minor obstacle.
Em um esquema amplo, esse revés é apenas um obstáculo menor.
2.
The overall context or perspective when considering something in relation to larger circumstances
The company's profits seem good, but in the broad scheme, we're losing market share.
Os lucros da empresa parecem bons, mas em um esquema amplo, estamos perdendo participação no mercado.
Synonyms
big picture
general outline
overall framework
larger context
grand design
Antonyms
detail
specific case
narrow focus
particular instance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esquema amplo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
visão geral
Alternative when emphasizing the broader perspective
Portugal
esquema global
More commonly used in European Portuguese contexts
Portugal
perspectiva mais vasta
Alternative formal usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the broad scheme of things
on a broad scheme
the broad scheme of life
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