policy meaning

policy means 'a plan or rule made by a group or person to guide decisions'.

policy :

plan, rule

noun

▪ The company has a new policy on safety.

▪ The company has a new plan on safety.

▪ Our policy is to help all customers.

▪ Our rule is to help all customers.

paraphrasing

▪ guideline – rule

▪ strategy – plan

▪ procedure – method

▪ protocol – set of rules

policy

Pronunciation

policy [ˈpɒl.ə.si]

The stress is on 'pol' and sounds like 'pol-uh-see'.

Common phrases and grammar about policy

policy - Common meaning

noun
plan, rule

Part of Speech Changes for "policy"

▪ policies (noun) – plans or rules

▪ policyholder (noun) – person who has an insurance policy

Common Expressions with "policy"

▪ company policy – business rule

▪ insurance policy – contract for insurance

▪ privacy policy – rules about personal data

▪ return policy – rules for returning items

Important examples of policy in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, policy often refers to company rules or guidelines.

▪The new policy improves work conditions.
▪The new rule makes work better.

Example of a confusing word: politics (activities associated with governance)

▪The new politics improves work conditions.
▪The new government activities make work better.
"Policy" is a noun that means a set of rules or guidelines set by an organization, like a company or government, to direct actions and decisions. In the sentence "The new policy improves work conditions," "policy" is used correctly to refer to a guideline or rule. "Politics," however, refers to activities related to governance and political affairs, and it does not fit grammatically in the context of improving work conditions. Therefore, "policy" is the correct word choice here.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Policy is used as a noun, often appearing in grammar questions to test understanding of its use in sentences.

▪The policy states all employees must attend.
▪The rule says all workers must go.

policy

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

company policy

'business rule', used in corporate contexts.

▪The company policy requires training for new staff.
▪The business rule needs training for new workers.

stick to policy

means 'follow the rules', used to emphasize adherence to guidelines.

▪We must stick to the policy.
▪We must follow the rules.

Differences between similar words and policy

policy

,

guideline

differences

Policy is a formal plan or rule, while guideline is a suggestion or advice.

policy
▪The school has a strict policy on uniforms.
▪The school has a strict rule on uniforms.
guideline
▪The guidelines suggest wearing a uniform.
▪The advice suggests wearing a uniform.

policy

,

strategy

differences

Policy is a set rule, while strategy is a plan of action to achieve a goal.

policy
▪The policy ensures customer satisfaction.
▪The plan aims to sell more.
strategy
▪The strategy aims to increase sales.
▪The plan aims to sell more.

Words with the same origin as policy

The origin of policy

The word 'policy' comes from the Greek 'politeia', which meant 'citizenship or government'.

Word structure

The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.

Words with the same origin

The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.

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