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Policing

🇬🇧 UK //pəˈliːsɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //pəˈliːsɪŋ//

Meaning of Policing

The act of enforcing laws and maintaining public order.

In simple words: The act of keeping people safe and making sure they follow the law.

Policing in a sentence

• Effective policing can significantly reduce crime rates in a community.
• The government is reforming policing to address concerns about public safety.
• Policing strategies have evolved over the years to adapt to new challenges.
• Community policing involves building relationships between officers and residents.
• Some argue that policing needs to focus more on prevention rather than punishment.
• Policing methods vary greatly from one country to another.
• Concerns about excessive policing have sparked protests in many cities.

How to use Policing

Used in discussions about law enforcement, community safety, and crime prevention. Generally appropriate in formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'police' plus the act of doing something; policing keeps us safe.

Related words

Collocations with Policing

• community policing
• policing strategies
• effective policing
• policing reforms
• intensive policing

Synonyms for Policing

• law enforcement
• supervision
• security
• crime prevention
• regulation

Opposites of Policing

• anarchy
• lawlessness

Common mistakes with Policing

• Confused with 'policy' - policing refers to law enforcement, not rules and guidelines.
• Using a singular form incorrectly - 'policing' is typically used in the plural or continuous form.
• Mixing up with 'polling' - polling refers to gathering opinions, whereas policing is about law enforcement.

Frequently asked questions about Policing

What does Policing mean?

The act of keeping people safe and making sure they follow the law.

What is the definition of Policing?

The act of enforcing laws and maintaining public order.

How do you use Policing in a sentence?

Effective policing can significantly reduce crime rates in a community.

Can you give another example of Policing?

The government is reforming policing to address concerns about public safety.

What are synonyms for Policing?

Common alternatives include law enforcement, supervision, security, crime prevention, regulation.

What is the opposite of Policing?

Opposite meanings include anarchy, lawlessness.

What words go with Policing?

It commonly pairs with community policing, policing strategies, effective policing, policing reforms, intensive policing.

What are common mistakes when using Policing?

Confused with 'policy' - policing refers to law enforcement, not rules and guidelines. Using a singular form incorrectly - 'policing' is typically used in the plural or continuous form. Mixing up with 'polling' - polling refers to gathering opinions, whereas policing is about law enforcement.

How do you pronounce Policing?

US: //pəˈliːsɪŋ//, UK: //pəˈliːsɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Policing?

Used in discussions about law enforcement, community safety, and crime prevention. Generally appropriate in formal and informal contexts.