Jälgitav

Jälgitav is an Estonian adjective meaning traceable or capable of being tracked. It is used for objects, processes, or information whose origins, history, or movements can be determined and documented.

Etymology: The word is formed from jälg (trace) and the suffix -atav, which indicates possibility or capacity. The related noun is jälgitavus, meaning traceability or the state of being traceable.

Usage: The term is common in logistics, food safety, pharmaceuticals, and regulatory contexts, where products or batches must be traceable through the supply chain. In data management and information technology, jälgitav describes an auditable data flow or change history, and is used to describe systems designed to provide provenance and accountability.

In practice, achieving jälgitavus supports quality control, recalls, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards. The concept emphasizes the ability to identify sources, track movements, and verify the history of an item or data set from origin to endpoint. In English-language materials, jälgitav is typically translated as “traceable,” while the noun form corresponds to “traceability.”