Bitirme

Bitirme is a Turkish deverbal noun formed from the verb bitirmek ("to finish, to complete"). As a lexical item it denotes the act or process of finishing, completion, or an outcome that marks the end of a task. The nominalizing suffix -me creates a noun that can be used in varied contexts to describe an ending stage, finalization procedure, or a product that completes a sequence of work.

In academic contexts bitirme commonly appears in compounds such as bitirme tezi (graduation thesis) and bitirme projesi (final-year project), referring to capstone works required for the completion of degree programs. In professional, industrial, or construction settings the term is used to denote finishing processes, final inspections, or completion certificates (e.g., bitirme belgesi). Administratively, it can describe the formal closure of a procedure or record.

Grammatically, bitirme functions as a noun and can be combined with modifiers and case endings in Turkish. It is also used in verbal phrases to indicate intent or obligation related to completing something (e.g., bir işi bitirme zorunluluğu). English translations vary by context and include "completion," "finishing," "final project," or "final thesis."

Usage of bitirme reflects cultural and institutional practices around concluding work or study, and its specific meaning depends on the domain in which it appears.