administratively
adverb
ad·min·is·tra·tive·ly
əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv-lē 
-strə-
: 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
Chris EttelWhile 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 process cannot be completed administratively and must proceed through litigation in federal court, where a judge determines whether the government has met its burden of proof.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The exception is government debt, which can move against your funds administratively.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The program has also been streamlined administratively.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The law also means the project could be approved administratively, rather than going before the village council for a vote.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The exception is government debt, which can move against your funds administratively.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The program has also been streamlined administratively.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The law also means the project could be approved administratively, rather than going before the village council for a vote.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for administratively
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“Administratively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administratively. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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