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policy

/ˈpɒl.ə.si/

A set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party. It acts as a guide for decision-making and describes the rules that must be followed.

例文

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1

The shop has a policy of no returns without a receipt.

The store has a rule that you cannot return items without a proof of purchase.

2

The government is developing a new foreign policy to improve international relations.

The government is creating a new plan for how to deal with other countries.

3

Our family policy is that we don't use phones while we are eating dinner.

In our house, the rule is that we put away mobile phones during meals.

語族

名詞
policy
関連
policymaker
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Police-y': The Police check if you are following the Policy (the rules).

クイックテスト

The university has a very strict _____ against cheating during exams.

正解!

正解は: policy

例文

1

The shop has a policy of no returns without a receipt.

everyday

The store has a rule that you cannot return items without a proof of purchase.

2

The government is developing a new foreign policy to improve international relations.

formal

The government is creating a new plan for how to deal with other countries.

3

Our family policy is that we don't use phones while we are eating dinner.

informal

In our house, the rule is that we put away mobile phones during meals.

4

The researcher examined the long-term effects of the school's educational policy.

academic

The student studied how the school's rules for teaching affected people over time.

5

It is company policy to provide all employees with health insurance.

business

The business has an official rule to give medical insurance to every worker.

語族

名詞
policy
関連
policymaker

よく使う組み合わせ

insurance policy A contract with an insurance company
privacy policy A statement about how a website uses your data
company policy The internal rules of a business
strict policy A rule that is followed very closely
government policy An official plan created by a nation's leaders

よく使うフレーズ

Honesty is the best policy

It is always better to tell the truth

Open-door policy

A policy where managers are always available to talk to employees

Zero-tolerance policy

A rule where a specific behavior is never allowed and results in immediate punishment

よく混同される語

policy vs police

Police are the people who enforce laws; a policy is a rule or a plan.

policy vs politics

Politics is the activity of government; a policy is the actual decision or plan made by a government.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'policy' when referring to official guidelines. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a policy' or 'many policies'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell 'policy' as 'police' because they sound similar. Also, do not use 'make a policy' when you mean 'follow a rule' in a general sense.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Police-y': The Police check if you are following the Policy (the rules).

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語源

Derived from the Old French 'policie' meaning civil administration, which comes from the Greek 'politeia' meaning citizenship or government.

文法パターン

The plural form is 'policies'. Often followed by the preposition 'on' (e.g., policy on smoking). Can be used as a compound noun (e.g., safety policy).
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking business culture, 'company policy' is often used as a final answer to explain why something cannot be done differently.

クイックテスト

The university has a very strict _____ against cheating during exams.

正解!

正解は: policy

関連単語

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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