Policing Meaning in English
word · lemma: police
Definition
The activity of maintaining order, enforcing laws, and preventing crime, usually carried out by the police. Sometimes used more broadly for any system of control or surveillance.
Usage & Nuances
Generally uncountable; mostly formal, academic, or in official contexts. Can be about specific activities ('community policing') or policing in a general sense. Sometimes used for non-police control, e.g., 'internet policing'. Not used to mean 'police officers' themselves.
Example Sentences
Good policing helps keep the city safe.
basic
Community policing builds trust between people and police.
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The government is changing its policing methods.
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Online policing has become a big part of fighting cybercrime.
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After complaints, the city promised better policing in that area.
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There's a debate about how much policing should focus on prevention versus punishment.
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