irdeleme

Irdleme is a Turkish noun meaning the act of examining something in detail with critical scrutiny. It is formed from the verb irdelemek (to scrutinize, probe, or investigate) plus the noun-forming suffix -leme, which indicates an action or process. In Turkish, irdeleme denotes careful, in-depth analysis that goes beyond description to assess assumptions, evidence, and implications.

In scholarly and professional contexts, irdeleme is used to describe the method of critically analyzing texts, data, arguments, policies, or phenomena. It often implies interpretive assessment and argumentative evaluation rather than simple reporting. The term is common in the humanities and social sciences, policy discourse, and journalism, and it is frequently paired with adjectives such as derin, kapsamlı, or eleştirel to emphasize depth or critique (derin irdeleme; kapsamlı irdeleme; eleştirel irdeleme).

Compared to related terms, irdeleme emphasizes critical interpretation and argumentative critique; inceleme more broadly covers examination or inspection, while analiz refers to formal analysis of components. Expressions such as “literatürü irdelemek” (to scrutinize the literature) or “verileri irdelemek” (to scrutinize the data) illustrate its usage.

Note: As a Turkish term, irdeleme is most commonly used in Turkish-language texts. In English-language discourse, it is typically translated as 'scrutiny', 'in-depth analysis', or 'critical examination'.