Kartoitukseksi

Kartoitukseksi is a Finnish term formed from the noun kartoitus (survey, mapping, inventory) and the translative suffix -ksi, which marks a change of state or function. The expression means “as a survey” or “to be used as a survey,” and it is used to indicate the intended purpose or role of something in documentation, planning, or data collection.

In practice, kartoitukseksi is a linguistic construction rather than a separate methodological concept. It is used to label or describe documents, datasets, forms, or processes that are meant to function as part of a mapping or inventory activity. The term helps clarify how a given item should be treated within a project, study, or assessment.

Common contexts include environmental planning, urban or regional development, research design, and social or field surveys. For example, a form can be described as intended kartoitukseksi, meaning it is designed to collect information for a survey or inventory. Similarly, data collected in a study might be described as suitable kartoitukseksi for detailing the state of a locality or system.

Linguistic notes: the suffix -ksi conveys purpose or function, equivalent to “for use as” or “to be used as.” Kartoitukseksi therefore functions as a way to state the intended role of an object or document within Finnish text. Related terms include kartoitus (survey or mapping) and the broader concept of the translative case in Finnish grammar.