Tayini

Tayini is a term used in several languages of the Muslim world, notably Turkish, Urdu, and Azerbaijani, and it derives from the Arabic taʿyīn, meaning designation or determination. The core sense in these languages is the act of designating, appointing, or assigning someone to a position or task.

In Turkish, tayin commonly refers to the appointment or posting of a civil servant or official to a particular post, including transfers or reassignments within an organization. In Urdu and related South Asian contexts, ta'yīn (تعیین) carries similar meanings of designation, appointment, or determination, and tayini usage appears in discussions of job postings, official appointments, or the assignment of duties. In legal and bureaucratic language, the term often appears in formal documents and orders that designate a person to a post or specify an official assignment.

Etymology traces tayini to Arabic taʿyīn, with subsequent adaptation in Turkish and South Asian languages through Persian and regional linguistic contact. The concept commonly encompasses both initial appointments and later changes in position, such as transfers or reassignments, within governmental or organizational structures.

Usage and formalities vary by country and institution. Some systems treat tayin as a formal act that requires authorization by senior authorities and may include details on duration, duties, and compensation. Others use it as a routine administrative action tied to career progression.

See also: appointment, designation, posting, transfer, reassignment.