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.—
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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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Our healthcare system is highly fragmented and administratively burdened.
—Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
That includes investigating and prosecuting violations of federal law, administratively adjudicating claims itself, and issuing rules and regulations to prevent unfair business practices.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
Carroll scored 11 goals in 23 matches for Bordeaux during 2024-25 as the six-time French champions recorded a fourth-place finish in Championnat National 2, the fourth tier of French football to which the club were administratively relegated last summer.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Diaz said Guevara has been allowed to stay in the country since 2012, when the government administratively closed his case.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
That includes investigating and prosecuting violations of federal law, administratively adjudicating claims itself, and issuing rules and regulations to prevent unfair business practices.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
Carroll scored 11 goals in 23 matches for Bordeaux during 2024-25 as the six-time French champions recorded a fourth-place finish in Championnat National 2, the fourth tier of French football to which the club were administratively relegated last summer.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Diaz said Guevara has been allowed to stay in the country since 2012, when the government administratively closed his case.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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“Administratively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administratively. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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