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policing

IPA: /pəˈliːsɪŋ/

KK: /pəˈliːsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of maintaining law and order by a police force.

Example: Policing is essential for ensuring the safety of the community.

verb

Definition: The act of maintaining law and order, typically by police officers or law enforcement agencies.

Example: The community is focused on effective policing to ensure safety for all residents.

policy

IPA: /ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪsi/

noun

Definition: A plan or set of rules that guides decisions and actions in an organization or government.

Example: The school has a strict policy on bullying.

polio

IPA: //ˈpoʊli.oʊ//

KK: /ˈpoʊliˌoʊ/

noun

Definition: A serious infectious disease that affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis, especially in children.

Example: Vaccination has greatly reduced the incidence of polio around the world.

poliomyelitis

IPA: /ˌpoʊliˌoʊmaɪˈɛlɪtɪs/

KK: /pɑːliˌoʊmaɪəˈlɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A serious viral illness that mainly affects children and can cause paralysis and muscle weakness. It is preventable with vaccines and is also known as infantile paralysis.

Example: Vaccination has significantly reduced the number of cases of poliomyelitis worldwide.

poliovirus

IPA: //ˈpoʊliəˌvaɪrəs//

KK: /ˈpō-lē-ō-ˌvī-rəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that can cause a disease called poliomyelitis, which affects the nervous system and can lead to paralysis.

Example: The poliovirus is responsible for outbreaks of polio in various parts of the world.

polish

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪʃ/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become smooth or shiny by rubbing or polishing.

Example: The surface of the table will polish to a beautiful shine.

noun

Definition: A substance used to make something smooth or shiny, or the quality of being refined and elegant.

Example: She applied a coat of polish to her shoes to make them shine.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it or using a special substance.

Example: She used a cloth to polish the silverware until it gleamed.

polished

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Smooth and shiny, often as a result of being rubbed or treated; also refers to being refined or cultured in behavior or presentation.

Example: Her polished speech impressed everyone at the conference.

polishing

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Making something shiny or smooth by rubbing it.

Example: The polishing cloth made the silverware look brand new.

noun

Definition: The process of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

Example: She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware until it gleamed.

verb

Definition: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it, or to improve something by making small changes.

Example: She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware until it gleamed.

polite

IPA: /pəˈlaɪt/

KK: /pəˈlaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Showing good manners and respect for others in behavior and speech.

Example: She was very polite when she asked for help.

politely

IPA: /pəˈlaɪtli/

KK: /pəˈlaɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows good manners and respect towards others.

Example: She politely asked for help with her homework.

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