policy

noun
UK: /ˈpɒləsi/
US: /ˈpɑːləsi/

  1. A set of plans or actions agreed on officially by a group, government, or organization.

    1. Our company has a strict policy about being late. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government's economic policy aims to reduce inflation and promote growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.

    1. My policy is to always be honest with my friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper has a policy of not revealing its sources to protect them. [ ] [ ]

  3. An insurance contract.

    1. I need to renew my car insurance policy soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The insurance policy covers damage from fire, theft, and natural disasters. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

procedure plan approach insurance strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "policy" in English means: A set of plans or actions agreed on officially by a group, government, or organization., A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual., An insurance contract..

The phonetic transcription of "policy" is /ˈpɒləsi/ in British English and /ˈpɑːləsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "policy": procedure, plan, approach, insurance, strategy.

Example usage of "policy": "Our company has a strict policy about being late.". More examples on the page.