Word
policymaking
Phoneticspol·i·cy·mak·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑɫəsiˌmeɪkɪŋ/
UK/pˈɒlɪsˌɪmeɪkɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the process of making official rules and plans for a government, company, or group. You use it when talking about how big decisions become law or policy.
n. the process by which governments, organizations, or institutions formulate and adopt policies, laws, or courses of action. Often collocates with verbs such as 'inform', 'shape', and 'influence'.
Examples
“Policymaking affects schools, hospitals, and roads every day.”
“Local residents attended the town hall to give feedback on new housing policymaking.”
“Effective policymaking requires balancing economic data, public opinion, and long-term environmental costs that rarely align neatly.”
Examples
simple
“Policymaking affects schools, hospitals, and roads every day.”
contextual
“Local residents attended the town hall to give feedback on new housing policymaking.”
complex
“Effective policymaking requires balancing economic data, public opinion, and long-term environmental costs that rarely align neatly.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “policymaking” in context.
Verb
01. contribute to policymaking
“Economists regularly contribute to policymaking on trade and tax.”
verb + prep + noun
02. engage in policymaking
“Civil society groups want to engage in policymaking more directly.”
verb + prep + noun
03. guide policymaking
“Expert committees guide policymaking on climate and health issues.”
verb + noun
04. improve policymaking
“Open debate helps improve policymaking across government departments.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. democratic policymaking
“Democratic policymaking depends on open debate and citizen participation.”
adj + noun
06. domestic policymaking
“Domestic policymaking often reflects public pressure and media debate.”
adj + noun
07. economic policymaking
“Economic policymaking has shifted focus toward controlling inflation.”
adj + noun
08. effective policymaking
“Effective policymaking requires accurate data and long-term thinking.”
adj + noun
09. evidence-based policymaking
“Evidence-based policymaking leads to fairer and more sustainable outcomes.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. area of policymaking
“Health is a key area of policymaking for the new government.”
noun + prep + noun
11. evidence-based approach to policymaking
“The minister promised an evidence-based approach to policymaking.”
12. have a say in policymaking
“Voters feel they have little say in national policymaking.”
Real-World Examples
“The key point of disagreement, however, is whether policymaking and dietary guidance should directly address ultraprocessing or stick to a more traditional focus on nutrients instead.” “Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his tenure as the top U.S. diplomat on Tuesday by pledging to keep his department at the heart of U.S. foreign policymaking and execute what he said was President Donald Trump's aim of promoting peace through strength.” “A U.S. panel that crafts federal sentencing policy is proposing major operational reforms, including requiring a supermajority vote to approve certain actions and giving the public defender community a seat at the table in policymaking decisions.” “Chancellor Rachel Reeves is "fixated" on borrowing rules which are contributing to "dysfunctional policymaking," according to a leading think tank.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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