Kartoitettu

Kartoitettu is a Finnish term formed as the past passive participle of kartoittaa, meaning to survey, map, or inventory. It describes something that has undergone a survey or inventory process, i.e., something that has been mapped or examined. As a part of speech, kartoitettu can function as an adjective or a predicative form: for example "kartoitettu alue" (a surveyed area) or "Alue on kartoitettu" (the area has been surveyed). The plural form is "kartoitettuja alueita."

Etymology and related forms: the noun related to the act is kartoitus. The verb kartoittaa belongs to the class of activity verbs that create a corresponding participle with the -ttu suffix. Other related terms include kartta (map) and kartoittaminen (the process of surveying).

Usage and contexts: kartoitettu is common in official reports, planning, environmental studies, and public health to indicate that data collection, inventory, or mapping work has been completed. It can apply to geographic areas, resources, populations, habitats, or archaeological sites, among others.

Notes: while similar to "tutkittu" (investigated) or "selvitetty" (cleared/clarified), kartoitettu emphasizes mapping or inventory as the method of assessment rather than explanatory findings. It is widely understood in Finnish professional and administrative language.

See also: kartoittaa, kartoitus, kartoitusmenetelmät, kartta.