Hedeflenmesi

Hedeflenmesi is a Turkish noun derived from the verb hedeflemek, meaning to target or to aim at. The form -lenmesi marks a passive nominalization: it refers to the act of being targeted or the process of aiming at a target. The term is used primarily in formal or technical contexts to describe targeting actions or the state of targeting.

Contextual uses include military and security literature, where hedeflenmesi describes how a location, person, or asset is designated as a target and engaged or surveilled. In law enforcement and strategic planning, it can refer to the process of identifying high‑risk targets and directing resources. In medicine or radiology, although less common, it can denote the identification of target areas for diagnostic imaging or therapy (target localization). In marketing and business contexts, targeting is usually expressed with other terms, but hedeflenmesi may appear in translated or technical texts to denote being targeted by a campaign or policy measure.

Related terms include hedefleme (the act of targeting/aiming), hedef alınması (being targeted) and hedef gösterilmesi (targeting as a designation). The term is neutral in tone and is used in formal writing, technical reports, and policy documents.

Note: Turkish usage varies by domain; for general targeting, hedeflemek or hedefleme are more common. Hedeflenmesi emphasizes process or state and appears mainly in technical or legal texts.