Shqyrtim

Shqyrtim is the Albanian noun meaning examination, review, assessment, or inspection. It derives from the verb shqyrtoj (to examine or scrutinize) and the suffix -im, forming a noun that denotes the act or result of examining. The term is used across formal and informal contexts to indicate a careful, systematic evaluation of something, often involving evidence and documentation.

Uses and contexts include public administration and law, where shqyrtim refers to a formal review of documents, procedures, or regulatory compliance. In legal settings, it can describe the process by which a decision or action is examined by an authority or higher court. In education and research, shqyrtim denotes evaluation of work or findings, such as shqyrtim i punimeve shkencore or shqyrtim i performancës. In journalism and culture, it can refer to critical reviews of media products, performances, or artistic works. Because shqyrtim encompasses both examination and critique, it can imply factual assessment as well as evaluative commentary.

Characteristics and process commonly associated with shqyrtim include a structured approach, explicit criteria, and an evidence-based basis for conclusions. A typical shqyrtim involves planning the scope, collecting relevant data or documents, analyzing findings, drafting a report with conclusions, and issuing recommendations or decisions. The term is often used alongside related concepts such as vlerësim (evaluation) and audit, with the exact emphasis depending on the field and purpose of the review.