administratively

adverb

ad·​min·​is·​tra·​tive·​ly əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv-lē How to pronounce administratively (audio)
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: in an administrative manner or by administrative means : by means of or with regard to administration
dealing with a problem administratively
an administratively complex situation
Approvals and variances are site-specific and individually-based. Some may be reviewed and accepted administratively by staff, while others may require CBPA Board review and sanction.Chris Ettel
While UPMC Presbyterian is located in Oakland and UPMC Shadyside is in Shadyside, the two hospitals are considered a single entity administratively.Kris B. Mamula

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The lesson that technology giants are quickly realizing: AI can play a monumental role in the healthcare space, especially given how data-rich and administratively challenging the industry has become. Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Trump's lawsuit against Twitter (now X) was dismissed by a judge and a lawsuit against Google was administratively closed in 2023, the outlet reported. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 Bordeaux have been administratively relegated to the third tier of French football after Liverpool’s owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) withdrew from takeover talks. Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 July 2024 The sailor, who was assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Fort Belvoir, was administratively punished and continues to serve in the Navy. Jacob Knutson, Axios, 9 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for administratively

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of administratively was in 1825

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“Administratively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administratively. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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