1. characterized by excessive bureaucracy; made subject to rigid administrative procedures and rules

1. past tense and past participle of bureaucratize; to subject to bureaucratic control or procedures

Examples

• The company became increasingly bureaucratized after the merger, slowing down decision-making.
• Government agencies have been criticized for being too bureaucratized.
• The school bureaucratized its admissions process, requiring extensive documentation.
• Once the startup bureaucratized its operations, employees complained about red tape.
• The healthcare system was bureaucratized to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Small businesses often struggle when they become bureaucratized too quickly.