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bureaucratically

 

[ bjʊˌrɒkrəˈtɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in government or other organizations

In a manner characteristic of or resembling a bureaucracy, especially in administration; in a way that involves complicated rules and procedures.

Synonyms

administratively, officially, procedurally.

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Word Description / Examples
bureaucratically

When describing an action or process that involves complex or excessive administrative procedures, often implying inefficiency or red tape.

  • The application process was handled bureaucratically, requiring multiple forms and signatures
officially

When something is done in a formal manner or recognized by authority. This word is used to give information formal recognition.

  • The event was officially canceled due to bad weather
  • He was officially promoted to the position of manager
administratively

When referring to something related to the administrative functions or management of an organization. This word is neutral and used in a broad context.

  • The issue was resolved administratively by the management team
  • The new policy will be implemented administratively by the human resources department
procedurally

When describing actions or processes that strictly follow a set procedure or method. Often used in technical, legal, or organizational contexts to emphasize adherence to specific steps.

  • Procedurally, all data must be backed up before performing the system update
  • The investigation was completed procedurally, following all the required steps

Examples of usage

  • He filled out the form bureaucratically, following every step in the process.
  • The decision was made bureaucratically, with multiple levels of approval required.

Translations

Translations of the word "bureaucratically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 burocraticamente

🇮🇳 नौकरशाही तरीके से

🇩🇪 bürokratisch

🇮🇩 secara birokratis

🇺🇦 бюрократично

🇵🇱 biurokratycznie

🇯🇵 官僚的に

🇫🇷 bureaucratiquement

🇪🇸 burocráticamente

🇹🇷 bürokratik olarak

🇰🇷 관료적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل بيروقراطي

🇨🇿 byrokraticky

🇸🇰 byrokraticky

🇨🇳 官僚地

🇸🇮 birokratsko

🇮🇸 skrifræðilega

🇰🇿 бюрократиялық түрде

🇬🇪 ბიუროკრატიულად

🇦🇿 bürokratik olaraq

🇲🇽 burocráticamente

Etymology

The word 'bureaucratically' is derived from the noun 'bureaucracy', which comes from the French word 'bureaucratie'. The term originated in the early 19th century to describe a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives. Over time, 'bureaucracy' has evolved to refer to any large administrative system characterized by excessive red tape, rigid hierarchy, and excessive procedures. 'Bureaucratically' is the adverb form of 'bureaucracy', often used to describe actions or processes that are bureaucratic in nature.

See also: bureaucrats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,129, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.