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Bureaucratic

Definition

(adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of a bureaucracy; involving excessive rules, regulations, and red tape.

Sense 1

Adjective: Relating to the practices and procedures of a bureaucratic system.

Example: The bureaucratic process in obtaining a government license is often lengthy and complicated.

Sense 2

Adjective: Demonstrating the characteristics or tendencies of a bureaucracy, such as excessiveness in following rules and protocols.

Example: The company's bureaucratic structure hindered efficiency and innovation.

Sense 3

Adjective: Pertaining to or involving bureaucraCY.

Example: The bureaucratic decision-making process can sometimes be frustrating for citizens.

Sense 4

Adjective: Referring to an excessively complicated or inflexible system.

Example: The bureaucratic nature of the organization made it difficult for employees to achieve their goals quickly.

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