policy

Meanings

• noun

  A plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal

  - "The company's new marketing policy aims to increase sales by 10%."
  - "The government's economic policy has been criticized for its lack of effectiveness."

• noun

  A principle or set of rules intended to be followed

  - "The school has a strict no-bullying policy."
  - "The policy of honesty is essential in any relationship."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑləsi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpɑləsi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

policy racket

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with policy
apology , policy , sympathy

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Variants

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policies , policy , policy science , policy sciences , foreign policies , foreign policy , honesty is the best policy , insurance policy , public policy , policy maker , policy makers , policy-maker , policy-makers , policymaker , policymakers , policy-making , policymaking , a matter of , a matter of time , as a matter of policy , as a matter of principle

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'politeia' meaning 'citizenship' or 'government'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'policy' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be formed using only the letters in the word 'policy' is 'stewardships'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Law: Policy and law are closely related concepts, with policy often serving as a broader term that encompasses laws as well as other forms of rules and guidelines.

2. Governance: Policy is a key aspect of governance, as it outlines the rules and principles that guide the actions of organizations and governments.

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Culture

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Policy has been a significant aspect of human societies since ancient times, appearing in various forms such as laws, customs, and traditions. It has been extensively studied in various fields, including political science, economics, and sociology.

How to Memorize "policy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a well-organized plan or set of rules.
   - Visualize a policy as a roadmap to achieving a goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'policy' with the word 'plan'.
   - Think of 'policy' as a set of 'rules' or 'guidelines'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym POLICY: Principles, Objectives, Lines, Implementation, Control, and Yield

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