Policy
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
policy (noun)1.
a) prudence or wisdom in the management of affairs
b) management or procedure based primarily on material interest
2.
a) a definite course or method of action selected from among alternatives and in light of given conditions to guide and determine present and future decisions
b) a high-level overall plan embracing the general goals and acceptable procedures especially of a governmental body
1.
a writing whereby a contract of insurance is made
2.
a) a daily lottery in which participants bet that certain numbers will be drawn from a lottery wheel
b) - number
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
policy (noun)1.
a way of acting or proceeding
SYNONYMS:
line, methodology, policy, procedure, programRELATED WORDS:
blueprint, design, plan, scheme, strategy; intent, intention, purpose; approach, direction, method, path, pathway, tack2.
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
SYNONYMS:
discreetness, discretion, gumption, horse sense, levelheadedness, nous, policy, prudence, sense, sensibleness, wisdom, witRELATED WORDS:
street smarts; farsightedness, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethoughtfulness, judgment ( judgement); brains, gray matter, intelligence; logicality, logicalness, practicality, rationality, rationalness; discernment, discrimination, insight, sagacity, sapience; acumen, astuteness, clearheadedness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, shrewdness; care, caution, circumspection, precaution, premeditationNEAR ANTONYMS:
shortsightedness; brainlessness, foolishness, half-wittedness, idiocy, senselessness, stupidity; carelessness, heedlessness; unreasonableness
