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The correct spelling is policing.
How to pronounce policing
verb
Say it like: Pol-isi-ng
The correct spelling is policing. To enforce the law and keep order among (a group). For example: "Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game."
Usage Examples
“Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.”
“to police a person's identity”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
- 2.To clean up an area.
- 3.To enforce norms or standards upon.
noun
- 1.Monitoring or regulation
- 2.Patrolling by the police
- 3.Maintenance of public order
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