Eltárolása

Eltárolása is a Hungarian noun meaning the act or process of storing something; it denotes keeping items in a designated place or medium for future use. It is formed from the verb tárolni (to store) with the prefix el- and the nominalizing suffix -ás, yielding a noun that can take possessive endings, as in a készlet eltárolása (storage of inventory).

In everyday language, eltárolása covers placing objects in storage spaces such as cupboards, garages, or containers. In technical and industrial contexts, the term is used for data storage (storing digital information in memory, databases, or cloud storage), warehousing and inventory management (physical goods stored in warehouses), and energy or material storage (batteries, fuels, or chemical products kept for future use). It also appears in archival and recordkeeping to denote long-term preservation of documents.

Best practices associated with eltárolása include ensuring appropriate containment and labeling, maintaining suitable environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation), and implementing retrieval, retention, and disposal procedures. For data, security, integrity, and backup are central concerns; for physical goods, stock control, expiry tracking, and safety regulations apply. The term often contrasts with terms for immediate use or disposal, emphasizing the intentional preservation of items until they are needed.

See also: tárolás, archiválás, adattár, készletgazdálkodás.