vëzhgim

Vëzhgim is an Albanian noun referring to the act of observing, watching, or monitoring something over a period of time. It is used across scientific, administrative, medical, and everyday contexts to denote systematic attention and assessment rather than casual looking.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb vëzhgoj (to observe) with the nominal suffix -im, forming a general term for the process or act.

In practice, vëzhgim encompasses clinical observation of a patient, epidemiological surveillance, environmental monitoring, and the supervision of projects or programs. It can occur as continuous monitoring (vëzhgim i vazhdueshëm) or periodic assessments (vëzhgim periodik). The term often appears in official language, policy documents, and academic writing to describe acts of watching and evaluating conditions, outcomes, or behaviors.

Legal and ethical aspects: While vëzhgim can aid safety and quality, it also intersects with privacy and civil liberties; appropriate authorization, data protection, and proportionality principles apply in contexts involving people. Related terms in Albanian include vëzhgues (observer) and the broader concept of vëzhgim as monitoring.