Jaosittain

Jaosittain is a Finnish adverb used to describe how data, objects, or resources are divided into distinct groups or categories. It conveys a sense of distribution across predefined segments rather than a single total. The term is common in statistical reporting, research, and business analytics, where results or inventories are presented in a segmented form (for example, by category, region, or time period).

Etymology and form: Jaosittain is formed from the noun jaotus, meaning distribution or division, combined with the adverbial suffix -ittain, which denotes manner. The construction signals that the subject is arranged or reported “in a distributed way.”

Usage notes: Jaosittain is typically used in technical or formal contexts. It often appears with phrases such as mukaan (according to) or luokittain (by category). Examples include: “Tulokset esitettiin jaosittain sukupuolen mukaan,” meaning the results were presented divided by gender; and “Kustannukset jaettiin jaosittain toimialojen mukaan,” meaning costs were allocated by industry sectors.

Related terms: Related Finnish terms include jaotus (distribution), jaottelu (classification or breakdown), and jakauma (distribution, spread). Jaosittain contrasts with broader terms like kokonaismäärä (total) by emphasizing the segmented view of data.

Context and limitations: The term is primarily found in technical, academic, or governmental writing. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for more common phrasing such as “ jaettuna” or “ jaoteltuna” depending on the exact nuance desired. Overall, jaosittain provides a precise way to describe data that has been broken down into subgroups.