policy
US
/ˈpɑːləsi/
UK
/ˈpɒləsi/
Meaning
An official plan or set of rules that guides decisions and actions in an organization or government.
किसी संस्था या सरकार के फैसलों और काम करने के तरीके को दिशा देने वाली आधिकारिक योजना या नियमों का समूह।
Examples
“The company introduced a new policy on working from home.”
“Please read the refund policy before placing your order.”
“Public consultation can improve policymaking in a diverse city.”
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Not natural: Our office has strict policy about attendance.
Better: Our office has a strict policy about attendance.
Policy is a countable noun here, so it needs an article such as “a.”
यहाँ policy गिनने योग्य संज्ञा है, इसलिए इसके पहले “a” लगाना ज़रूरी है।
Not natural: The school changed its politics on mobile phones.
Better: The school changed its policy on mobile phones.
Politics concerns political activity; policy means an official rule or plan.
Politics का मतलब राजनीतिक गतिविधियाँ हैं; आधिकारिक नियम या योजना के लिए policy कहते हैं।
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Learner tip
Use “policy on” for a topic, and remember that policy is countable: say “a policy” or “the policy.”
किसी विषय के लिए “policy on” कहें। Policy गिनने योग्य है, इसलिए “a policy” या “the policy” बोलें।