bureaucratic
adjective
bu·reau·crat·ic
ˌbyu̇r-ə-ˈkra-tik 
ˌbyər-
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a bureaucracy or a bureaucrat
bureaucratic government
a bureaucratic organization
bureaucratic procedures
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Maryland’s workforce thrives when all residents have an opportunity to contribute, unimpeded by unnecessary bureaucratic barriers.
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Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Critics argue that these programs need better funding and fewer bureaucratic hurdles.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Confusion and no refunds The bureaucratic details of licensing can be opaque to consumers.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
Learning how to collaborate with different bureaucratic institutions is also super important.
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Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Critics argue that these programs need better funding and fewer bureaucratic hurdles.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Confusion and no refunds The bureaucratic details of licensing can be opaque to consumers.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
Learning how to collaborate with different bureaucratic institutions is also super important.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Bureaucratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bureaucratic. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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bureaucratic
adjective
bu·reau·crat·ic
ˌbyu̇r-ə-ˈkrat-ik
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a bureaucracy or bureaucrat
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