administratively
adv. manneradv. in a way that relates to the management or organization of a company or government. You use this when talking about how a system is run rather than the actual work it does.
adv. relating to the management, organisation, or execution of policy within a system or institution. Often used to distinguish procedural or structural matters from substantive or creative ones.
The two departments are separate administratively.
The project was a success creatively, but administratively it was a disaster because no one kept track of the budget.
Although the two regions share a common culture and language, they are governed administratively as distinct provinces with separate legal frameworks.
Typically used to modify verbs or adjectives related to governance, management, or organizational structure.
Last updated May 31, 2026