Atesteeritud

Atesteeritud is a Estonian adjective meaning that something has been verified or certified by an authority through attestation. It is used to describe documents, products, processes, or claims that have undergone formal verification and received endorsement from an authorized body. The term is common in administrative, legal, compliance, and technical contexts.

The word is formed from the verb atesteerida (to attest) and the participle atesteeritud. It belongs to the family of attestation terminology found in many languages, often linked to certification, validation, or proof of conformity.

In usage, atesteeritud emphasizes that an official attestation or verification has been completed. It is distinct from related terms such as tõendatud (proven) and sertifitseeritud (certified), though there is overlap in meaning. In practice, a document, product, or claim described as atesteeritud typically carries an official acknowledgment, stamp, or certificate indicating compliance with specified standards or requirements.

Examples of usage include: atesteeritud dokument (an attested document), atesteeritud kvaliteedikontroll (verified quality control), and atesteeritud arhivimaterjal (attested archival material). The term is encountered across sectors such as government administration, legal practice, auditing, and industry standards.

See also: tõend, tõendamine, kinnitatud, sertifitseeritud, atestatsioon, kvaliteedikontroll.