policies
word · lemma: policy
/ˈpɑɫəsiz/
PAH-luh-seez
/pˈɒlɪsɪz/
PO-li-seez
Definition
Rules or plans created by governments, organizations, or companies to guide actions and decisions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or business contexts. Commonly appears in phrases like 'company policies', 'government policies', or 'school policies'. Refers to general principles, not specific rules (those are 'rules' or 'guidelines').
Spanish: políticasPortuguese (BR): políticasPortuguese (PT): políticasChinese (Simplified): 政策Chinese (Traditional): 政策Hindi: नीतियाँArabic: سياساتBengali: নীতি - নীতিমালাRussian: политики - правила (организационные)Japanese: 方針 - 政策Vietnamese: chính sáchKorean: 정책Turkish: politika - politikalarUrdu: پالیسیوںIndonesian: kebijakan
Example Sentences
Our company reviews its policies every year.
basic
Government policies affect everyone in the country.
basic
Have you read the new privacy policies on their website?
natural
The school has strict policies about uniforms.
basic
Some people disagree with the city's parking policies.
natural
Thanks to new safety policies, accidents have dropped a lot.
natural