company-policy
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni ˈpɒl.ə.si/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A company-policy is a rule or official guideline made by a company for its employees, customers, or work processes. It tells people what is allowed, expected, or not allowed.
- The company-policy says employees must wear ID cards.
- We changed the company-policy on remote work.
- Please read the company-policy before signing the form.
Adinary Nuance
A company-policy is more specific than a policy. It belongs to one company, not a government or school. It is also more formal than a simple rule, because it is usually written and official. Writers choose it when they mean an internal business guideline.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- chính sách công ty
- Spanish
- política de la empresa
- Chinese
- 公司政策
- Japanese
- 会社の方針
- Korean
- 회사 정책
Etymology
This is a modern compound of company and policy. It became common in business English as companies began writing clear internal rules.
Common phrases
company-policy updatecompany-policy changesfollow the company-policycompany-policy violation
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Frequently asked questions
- Is company-policy a formal phrase?
- Yes. It is a formal business phrase used in writing and office talk.
- What is the difference between company-policy and policy?
- Company-policy is specific to one company. Policy can mean a rule in many other places.
- Can I say company-policy in IELTS Writing?
- Yes, if you are talking about business, rules, or workplace management.
- Is company-policy written as one word?
- No. In normal English, it is usually written as two words: company policy.