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policies

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɑɫəsiz// UK //pˈɒlɪsɪz// poli·cies

n. official sets of rules or plans that a company, government, or group uses to make decisions. They tell people what they can and cannot do in specific situations.

n. formal sets of principles or strategies adopted by an organization or individual to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. Often used in administrative, legal, or corporate contexts to ensure consistency.


SIMPLE

The company updated its policies regarding remote work.

CONTEXTUAL

The new government introduced several policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy.

COMPLEX

While the overarching goals remained the same, the specific policies governing international trade were revised to reflect the changing geopolitical landscape and economic priorities.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural to refer to a collection of rules; frequently takes the preposition 'on' or 'regarding'.

Pitfall

The government's policy about educationThe government's policy on educationWhile 'about' is understood, 'on' is the standard preposition used with policy to indicate a specific subject area.

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