clericalize

/klɛrɪkəlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become clerical in character or function

“The increasing use of computers led to the clericalization of many administrative tasks.”

2. verb

to transform or convert something into a clerical task or function

“The company clericalized its customer service operations by hiring more staff to handle phone calls.”

3. noun

the process of converting or transforming something into a clerical task or function

“The clericalization of the company’s workflow led to increased productivity and efficiency.”

Synonyms

  • bureaucratize
  • redtape

Antonyms

  • simplify
  • streamline