Shqyrtimin

Shqyrtimin is a noun in Albanian that denotes the act of examining, reviewing, evaluating, or scrutinizing something. It refers to a deliberate and careful consideration of information, documents, plans, policies, or processes, typically to determine quality, compliance, risk, or viability. In English, it is commonly translated as “review,” “examination,” or “inspection.” The word is formed from the verb shqyrtoj (to examine, to look into) with the nominalizing suffix -im. The most common related forms are shqyrtimi (the examination) and shqyrtimet (the examinations). The form shqyrtimin can appear in certain grammatical constructions as the definite form of the noun in specific syntactic positions, such as when used with prepositions or in fixed expressions, though usage varies by dialect and style.

Shqyrtimin is widely used in formal and administrative language. It appears in contexts such as the review of project proposals, audits, regulatory assessments, or policy analyses. For example, a committee might undertake shqyrtimi i një projekti to determine its feasibility, or an agency might conduct shqyrtimin e dosjeve to verify documentation. In education and research, shqyrtimi can refer to the process of peer review or evaluation of work, reports, or grant applications.

In usage, shqyrtimi emphasizes careful analysis rather than a quick glance. It is closely related to, but distinct from, terms like vlerësimi (evaluation) and kontrolli (inspection), each with its own nuance in scope and purpose.