Yonelik

Yonelik is a Turkish term meaning directed toward or oriented toward a specific target, field, or outcome. It functions as an adjective, and in compound expressions it signals the focus or aim of actions, programs, research, or discourse. Etymology: it derives from yön, meaning direction, with a suffix that forms an abstract or relational adjective, yielding a sense of being oriented toward something.

Usage: Yonelik is widely used in academic, administrative, and media Turkish to describe what a given action or document is aimed at. Examples: “çocuk sağlığına yönelik bir program” (a program aimed at child health); “kamuoyuna yönelik iletişim stratejileri” (communication strategies directed at the public); “enerji politikalarına yönelik analiz” (analysis oriented toward energy policies). The related noun “yönelim” expresses tendency or orientation, while “yönlendirme” refers to directing or guiding.

Interpretation: The term is a descriptive marker and does not have a single fixed meaning; its tone depends on context—from neutral to evaluative—indicating either focus or bias toward a target.

See also: yönelim; yönelimli; yönlendirme; hedefleme.