Asiantuntijoiden

asiantuntijoiden is the genitive plural form of asiantuntija, used to denote something belonging to or attributed to the group of experts. The base word "asiantuntija" refers to a person with specialized knowledge in a specific field, such as science, technology, medicine, law, economics, or the humanities. The plural nominative is "asiantuntijat," while the genitive plural is "asiantuntijoiden." It appears in phrases like "asiantuntijoiden lausunto" (the experts' statement) or "asiantuntijoiden mukaan" (according to the experts). The usage indicates that a statement, assessment, or action is based on or attributed to a group of experts rather than a single individual.

In practice, asiantuntijoiden provide analysis, risk assessments, policy recommendations, or educational information. They may work as researchers, consultants, or members of advisory boards and committees. Their credibility rests on verifiable credentials, relevant experience, and a transparent methodology. Because experts can disagree, statements are often presented with caveats and accompanied by references to data and methods. To maintain trust, it is common to disclose potential conflicts of interest and to differentiate between peer-reviewed conclusions and opinion.

Used in media, government, academia and industry, the term reflects the Finnish emphasis on expert input in complex decisions. The form 'asiantuntijoiden' thus signals not just individuals, but a collective authority on a given matter.