policymaking

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​mak·​ing ˈpä-lə-sē-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce policymaking (audio)
variants or policy-making
: the act or practice of establishing policy
… Bloomberg described a world where cities, rather than nations, are the major players in both global competition and innovative policymakingRob Fischer
… leaked word … that all Iraq policymaking was being centralized at the White House …Michael Duffy et al.
sometimes used before another noun
the policymaking process
The Fed's policymaking committee sets rates that serve as the benchmark for the interest rates charged on mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and certificates of deposit.Kevin G. Hall
The controller manages a state office of more than 1,400 workers and ensures tax dollars are efficiently and effectively spent. With a few exceptions, it is not a policymaking position.The East Bay Times (California)

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The outlook is uncertain as Trump prepares to shake up economic policymaking by cutting federal jobs, imposing heavy taxes on foreign goods and deporting millions of undocumented workers. Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025 The hedge fund manager believes stocks will benefit from the macro environment going forward, even with periods of volatility brought on by President Donald Trump’s unique policymaking. Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025 Those achievements came haltingly after two years of frustrated or ineffective policymaking. Colin Gordon, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025 These actions go well beyond ordinary policymaking. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for policymaking 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of policymaking was in 1887

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“Policymaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/policymaking. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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