policyengine

noun

UK /ˈpɒləsiˌɛndʒɪn/

US /ˈpɑːləsiˌɛndʒɪn/

A computer program that helps people make and check rules.

The team used a policy engine to test the new school rules before sharing them.

SYNONYMS

rules engine decision engine policy processor rule evaluator

RELATED WORDS

software automation rules decision-making compliance

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tool that automatically decides what should happen based on a set of written rules.

The website's policy engine blocked the upload because it broke a rule.

3. A system that checks whether actions follow official guidelines.

The policy engine flagged the payment for extra review.

4. A part of a computer system that stores and applies policies for users.

Admins updated the policy engine so employees could work from home.