Word
policing
Phoneticspolic·ing
US/pəˈɫisɪŋ/
UK/pəlˈiːsɪŋ/
Definitions
01police work
n. the way the police keep order and protect people in a specific area.
n. the maintenance of law and order by a police force, including patrolling and crime prevention.
“The city has seen a change in policing since the new chief was hired.”
“Community-based policing focuses on building trust between officers and local residents to prevent crime before it occurs.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when discussing the general practice or style of law enforcement.
Synonyms
02monitoring or regulation
n. the act of checking that people are following rules in a certain place or group.
n. the regulation or monitoring of a particular activity, industry, or social space to ensure compliance with rules.
“The policing of social media comments is a difficult task for many companies.”
“Effective policing of the new environmental regulations requires frequent inspections and heavy fines for non-compliance.”
Academic
Usage
Frequently used in academic or professional contexts regarding the enforcement of standards.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Skeer said it was a "pivotal moment for policing" and said "there are still areas where performance is not good enough".” “No far-right party has controlled a German state since World War Two, and governing at state level would mean powers over policing and local education.” “No far-right party has won control of a German state since World War Two, and governing at state level would mean powers over policing, local education and culture.” Scan code
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