Formalisoitujen

Formalisoitujen is a Finnish term formed from the verb formalisoida, meaning to formalize, and the past participle formalisoitunut. The form formalisoitujen represents the plural genitive or partitive form of the participle and is used to refer to entities that have undergone formalization, i.e., that have been given a formal status, structure, or recognition. In usage, it functions as a noun phrase describing things that have been brought into a formal framework or standard.

Usage of the term is common in legal, administrative, organizational, and research contexts. It is used to distinguish between less formal arrangements and those that have been explicitly established through formal rules, procedures, or documentation. In many Finnish texts, phrases such as formalisoitujen prosessien, formalisoitujen menetelmien, or formalisoitujen tietojen appear to indicate processes, methods, or data that meet formal criteria.

Examples:

- Formalisoitujen prosessien seuraaminen varmistaa laadun. (Following the formalized processes ensures quality.)

- Tutkimuksessa tarkastellaan formalisoitujen tietojen laatua ja luotettavuutta. (The study examines the quality and reliability of the formalized data.)

- Organisaatio on ottanut käyttöön formalisoitujen toimintatapojen ohjeistuksen. (The organization has adopted guidelines for formalized operating procedures.)

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Related concepts include the verb form formalisoida and the nouns formalisaatio (formalization) and formalisoituminen (the process of becoming formalized). These terms are used to discuss how practices, data, or structures transition from informal to formal status.