Synonyms of policy

policy

noun

ˈpä-lə-sē 

1

as in procedure

a way of acting or proceeding

it's always been my policy not to spread rumors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• procedure
• strategy
• program
• methodology
• method
• approach
• course
• plan
• line
• intent
• scheme
• intention
• design
• purpose
• direction
• blueprint
• path
• pathway
• tack

2

as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters

you should have exercised greater policy in your online relationships and not divulged so much personal information

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prudence
• wisdom
• sense
• discretion
• wit
• intelligence
• common sense
• horse sense
• judgment
• judgement
• insight
• sensibleness
• logicalness
• brains
• discreetness
• logicality
• gumption
• levelheadedness
• discrimination
• rationality
• caution
• street smarts
• gray matter
• practicality
• foresight
• nous
• foresightedness
• care
• farsightedness
• penetration
• acumen
• precaution
• discernment
• forethoughtfulness
• sagacity
• forehandedness
• circumspection
• rationalness
• astuteness
• shrewdness
• perspicacity
• premeditation
• sapience
• keenness
• clearheadedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indiscretion
• imprudence
• shortsightedness
• idiocy
• stupidity
• carelessness
• foolishness
• unreasonableness
• senselessness
• heedlessness
• half-wittedness
• brainlessness

Examples of policy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump can also get the votes of those who are dissatisfied with the current policies and how the government decisions affect their own lives. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024

National security doves worried Biden’s China policy was too provocative. —Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024

President Biden pardons veterans convicted under regulation used to keep LGBTQ members from serving The vast majority of those separated under the policy now have honorable discharges, according to Austin. DADT was signed into law in 1993 under the administration of then-President Bill Clinton. —Matt Seyler, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024

Kevin Collier Kevin Collier is a reporter covering cybersecurity, privacy and technology policy for NBC News. —Kevin Collier, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024