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Bureaucratically

Definition

(formal) In a way that is characteristic of or typical of a bureaucracy; in a manner that emphasizes strict adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures, often resulting in inefficiency or inflexibility. Typically collocates with 'organized', 'managed', 'controlled', 'administered'.

Example Sentences

1The new policy was implemented bureaucratically, with multiple layers of approval and a lengthy review process.
2Critics argue that the government's response to the crisis was too slow and too bureaucratically rigid to effectively address the emergency.
3The company's decision-making process is often criticized for being too bureaucratically cumbersome, leading to missed opportunities and delayed innovation.
4Despite efforts to streamline the process, the application was still being handled bureaucratically, with numerous forms and supporting documents required.
5There is a growing concern that the increasing reliance on technology in public services may lead to a more bureaucratically controlled and less personalized experience for citizens.

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