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Our school has a policy about phone use.
What does Policy mean?
a planned rule or guideline.
Dictionary definition
A planned rule or guideline used to make decisions and actions consistent.
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The city updated its recycling policy.
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Clear policy helps groups make fair decisions.
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What does policy mean?
Policy means a planned rule or guideline.
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Policy
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pah · luh · see · strongest beat: pah
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WordPolicy.
Partnoun.
MeaningPolicy means a planned rule or guideline.
ExampleExample: Our school has a policy about phone use.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- pah · luh · see
- Strongest beat
- pah
- Ending
- see
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pah.
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Policy word family
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policy
noun
policies
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