A policy is a set of guiding rules or a course of action adopted by an organisation.
The idea
Use a policy on a subject, or adopt a policy. The plural is policies.
Examples
- The school adopted a policy on phone use.
- Our policy allows staff to work remotely.
- The museum changed its admission policy last month.
- The council discussed policies to reduce waste.
- Under the new policy, refunds take five days.
- A clear policy helps volunteers make decisions.
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A policy guides decisions; a procedure describes the steps for carrying them out.
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Choose the correct form. The committee compared two ___. (policy / policies)
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policies
Policies is the plural after two.
Choose the correct form. The club has a policy ___ membership. (on / at)
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on
On introduces the subject of the policy.
Choose the correct form. The board will ___ a new policy. (adopt / swim)
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adopt
Adopt means formally put the policy in place.
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Choose the correct form. The committee compared two ___. (policy / policies)
Choose the correct form. The club has a policy ___ membership. (on / at)
Choose the correct form. The board will ___ a new policy. (adopt / swim)
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