bureaucracy
/bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/
bureaucracy
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- 1.
A system of government or large organization characterized by complex rules, procedures, and a hierarchy.
"For example, you can see it in government agencies or large corporations."
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The bureaucracy makes everything slow.
The bureaucracy makes everything slow.
We have to navigate a lot of bureaucracy to get this approved.
We have to navigate a lot of bureaucracy to get this approved.
The new company's streamlined process aims to reduce bureaucracy.
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How do you pronounce bureaucracy?
bureaucracy is pronounced [/bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does bureaucracy mean?
bureaucracy means "bureaucracy". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is bureaucracy?
bureaucracy is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The bureaucracy makes everything slow." — used to mean "bureaucracy".
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