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policing

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. 1.To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
  2. 2.To clean up an area.
  3. 3.To enforce norms or standards upon.

noun

  1. 1.Monitoring or regulation
  2. 2.Patrolling by the police
  3. 3.Maintenance of public order

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