Aruanne

Aruanne is a noun in Estonian meaning "report" or "account." It denotes a formal document that presents information about a subject, including its aims, methods, data, analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Aruanne is used across sectors such as business, government, academia, and media to inform readers and support decision-making.

A typical aruanne contains sections such as an executive summary, introduction and scope, methodology, findings or analysis, discussion, conclusions, recommendations, and appendices or references. The exact structure varies by field and purpose, but the emphasis is on clarity, verifiability, and evidence-based reasoning.

There are several common types of aruanne, including research reports, audit or compliance reports, incident or case reports, progress or status reports, feasibility studies, and program evaluations. In government or public administration, aruanne may be produced by a ministry, commission, inspectorate, or independent body and published to inform Parliament or the public.

The creation of an aruanne typically follows planning, data collection, analysis, drafting, and an approval or review process. Quality standards emphasize objectivity, traceability of sources, proper documentation of methods, and transparency of limitations. Language tends to be formal and precise, avoiding unnecessary jargon.

In Estonian-language contexts, aruanne is a general term equal to "report" and is used for both short internal notes and formal published documents. The term may appear with qualifiers such as aastaaruanne (annual report) or projektaruanne (project report).