Ettevalmistused

Ettevalmistused is an Estonian noun meaning preparations made beforehand to enable a later process, activity, or event. The term is generic and widely used across domains, including science, education, industry and event planning. It refers to the set of preparatory steps, tasks and materials prepared in advance.

In scientific work, ettevalmistused commonly encompasses sample preparation, calibration of instruments, pre-measured reagents and other steps that must be completed before data collection or analysis. In project management or construction, the term covers activities such as defining requirements, conducting risk assessments, obtaining permits, procurement, scheduling, and readying facilities and personnel.

In education or training contexts, ettevalmistused describes tasks given to learners beforehand or materials prepared to support a session. In medicine and pharmacology, the concept can denote preparatory procedures or materials used in research or manufacturing; however, finished medicines are typically referred to as pharmaceutical preparations or medicines, while ettevalmistused describe the preparatory stages or reagents involved.

Originating from et-ten prefix ette- meaning before and valmistus meaning preparation, ettevalmistused is widely used in Estonian to describe preparatory work across different fields. The term emphasizes forethought and pre-execution readiness, highlighting the importance of planning and preconditions in achieving reliable results and smooth execution.