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What does Bureaucracy mean?

A system of government or business administration characterized by hierarchy, specialization of functions, and strict adherence to rules.

Bureaucracy in a sentence
While it ensures consistency, excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making processes.

Bureaucracy in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Bürokratie

Bietet Stabilität, kann aber die Flexibilität einschränken.

French
Bureaucratie

Organisation régie par des règles strictes et une hiérarchie rigide.

Spanish
Burocracia

Estructura formal con procedimientos establecidos.

Italian
Burocrazia

Sistema amministrativo fondato sulla rigida osservanza delle norme.

Common phrases with Bureaucracy

  • excessive bureaucracy
  • slow down bureaucracy
  • consistency bureaucracy

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