Policies: meaning, definitions and examples

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policies

 

[ หˆpษ‘lษ™siz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

Official rules or procedures set by an organization or government to guide decisions and actions.

Synonyms

guidelines, regulations, rules

Examples of usage

  • Employees must adhere to company policies regarding internet usage.
  • The new government has implemented stricter environmental policies.
  • Violating school policies may result in disciplinary action.
Context #2 | Noun

business

Guiding principles or strategies adopted by a company to achieve its goals and objectives.

Synonyms

approaches, principles, strategies

Examples of usage

  • The company's policies on customer service have led to increased satisfaction.
  • Our marketing policies focus on building brand awareness.
Context #3 | Noun

insurance

A contract between an individual and an insurance company detailing coverage and terms of the agreement.

Synonyms

contract, coverage agreement, terms

Examples of usage

  • He reviewed the policy before signing up for the insurance.
  • The policy outlines the specific situations covered by the insurance.

Translations

Translations of the word "policies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polรญticas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Richtlinien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebijakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปั–ั‚ะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polityki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฟ็ญ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท politiques

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polรญticas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท politikalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ฑ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุณุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ politiky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ politiky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฟ็ญ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ politike

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stefnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐััะฐั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siyasษ™tlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polรญticas

Etymology

The word 'policies' originates from the Middle French word 'police', which referred to the management of a state or organization. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the rules and guidelines set by various entities. In modern usage, 'policies' play a crucial role in governance, business operations, and insurance agreements, providing structure and direction in decision-making processes.

See also: policy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,212, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.