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    bureaucracy
    /bjʊˈrɒkrəsi/

    noun

    • 1. a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. Similar civil serviceadministrationgovernmentdirectorate
    • 2. excessively complicated administrative procedure: "the unnecessary bureaucracy in local government" Similar red taperules and regulationsetiquetteprotocol

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBUREAUCRACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BUREAUCRACY definition: 1. a system for controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bureaucracyBureaucracy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    bureaucracy. noun. bu· reau· cra· cy byu̇-ˈrä-krə-sē. byə-, byər-ˈä- plural bureaucracies. 1. a. : a body of nonelected government officials. b. : an administrative policymaking group. 2. : government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority. 3.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › bureaucracyBureaucracy | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts

    Jun 28, 2024 · bureaucracy, specific form of organization defined by complexity, division of labour, permanence, professional management, hierarchical coordination and control, strict chain of command, and legal authority. It is distinguished from informal and collegial organizations.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BureaucracyBureaucracy - Wikipedia

    Bureaucracy (/ b j ʊəˈr ɒ k r ə s i /; bure-OK-rə-see) is a system of organization where decisions are made by a body of non-elected officials. Historically, a bureaucracy was a government administration managed by departments staffed with non-elected officials.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBUREAUCRACY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    BUREAUCRACY meaning: 1. a system for controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a…. Learn more.

  7. www.investopedia.com › terms › bWhat Is a Bureaucracy and How It Works, With Examples - ...

    Jun 20, 2024 · The term bureaucracy refers to a complex organization that has multilayered systems and processes. The systems and processes that are put in place effectively make decision-making...

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › bureaucracyBUREAUCRACY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a system of administration based upon organization into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc: designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner. government by such a system. government or other officials collectively.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › bureaucracybureaucracy - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of bureaucracy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › bureaucracyBUREAUCRACY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    BUREAUCRACY definition: 1. complicated rules and processes used by an organization, especially when they do not seem…. Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBUREAUCRACY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Bureaucracy refers to all the rules and procedures followed by government departments and similar organizations, especially when you think that these are complicated and cause long delays. [disapproval] People usually complain about having to deal with too much bureaucracy.