policymaking

American  

[pah-luh-see-mayk-ing] / ˈpɑ lə siˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of developing policy, especially in government.

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adjective

1. relating to the process of developing policy, especially in government.

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policymaking

In a report last year, external, the Centre for Cities think tank advocated a devolved authority for the Glasgow City region which would "match policymaking and powers to the city-region's economy".

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Even so, some analysts say Western governments are generally concerned about China’s efforts to influence opinions and policymaking toward Beijing, rather than about attempts to manipulate or alter votes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

In a statement on Monday, the central bank said: "He brought rigorous analytical discipline to monetary policymaking and helped establish the credibility that remains one of the Federal Reserve's most important assets."

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Moody’s Ratings and Fitch Ratings have both cut their outlooks for Indonesia to negative, citing a lack of transparency and reliability in policymaking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Announcing his directive to the press transformed what could have been an innocuous, private reaffirmation of the department's pledge of equal treatment and opportunity into a public exercise in military policymaking.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.