Policing
noun, verb
noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Monitoring or regulation. countable, uncountable
- 2 Patrolling by the police. countable, uncountable
- 3 Maintenance of public order. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of police form-of, gerund, participle, present
"The use of algorithms in policing is one example of their increasing influence on our lives. And, as their ubiquity spreads, so too does the debate around whether we should allow ourselves to become so reliant on them – and who, if anyone, is policing their use."
Example
More examples"Lemoine said local authorities restored a more thoughtful form of neighborhood policing, which included training officers on cultural sensitivities."
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