düzeltmek

Düzeltmek is a Turkish verb meaning to correct, amend, adjust, or fix. It is used to describe making something accurate or conforming to a standard, such as correcting errors, revising text, adjusting data or measurements, or aligning actions with desired outcomes. The noun form düzeltme refers to the act or result of correcting.

Etymology and related forms: the verb derives from düz, meaning straight or correct, combined with the causative suffix et and the infinitive suffix -mek, yielding düzeltmek. Related forms include düzelti (less common), düzeltme (the correction or amendment), and düzelten/düzeltecek (the corrective or the one who corrects). In everyday language, düzeltmek is often used for linguistic edits, data corrections, or fine-tuning settings; in technical or formal contexts, it can refer to amendments in documents, records, or procedures.

Usage and examples: Hataları düzeltmek için metni yeniden yazdım. I rewrote the text to correct the errors. Verileri düzeltmek amacıyla bir güncelleme yaptık. We made an update to correct the data. Kodda bir hatayı düzeltmek için değişiklikler yapıyorum. I am making changes to fix an error in the code. In everyday speech, düzeltmek can also imply adjusting one’s behavior or understanding to be more accurate.

See also: related Turkish terms include düzene koymak (to put in order), düzenlemek (to organize or edit), and tamir etmek (to repair) when referring to physical repairs rather than accuracy corrections.