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policing
This term operates across two distinct registers. In a civic or legal context, it refers to the official duties of law enforcement, evoking themes of authority, public safety, and state power. In a social or professional context, it describes the act of monitoring and enforcing norms or standards, which often carries a negative connotation of over-regulation, restrictive social control, or "tone policing."
As a noun, the word is uncountable when referring to the general activity or system of regulation. It does not take a plural form in these contexts, as it describes a continuous process or a conceptual framework rather than individual instances.
Meanings
Examples
Community policing has helped build trust between the officers and the local residents.
The city is investing more in policing to reduce the crime rate in the downtown area.
Stop policing my tone of voice and just listen to what I am saying.
The company is strictly policing its new remote work policy to ensure productivity.
Who is responsible for policing the boundaries of the magical realm?
I feel like the moderators are policing the forum too aggressively lately.
Effective policing requires a balance between authority and empathy.
The government is now policing the use of artificial intelligence in elections.
The government is now policing the use of artificial intelligence in elections.