Kinnitus

Kinnitus is a noun in Estonian that translates roughly to confirmation, attestation, proof, or certificate in English. It refers to the act of confirming something or to a document or statement that verifies a fact. In everyday language, a person might seek a kinnitus to prove a reservation, a job offer, or an authorization, while in formal contexts it can indicate an official attestation or certification issued by an authority.

Etymology and related forms: Kinnitus is derived from the verb kinnitama, meaning to confirm, certify, or fasten. The word is used in phrases such as kinnitatud dokument (confirmed or certified document) and kinnitus (the act or document of confirmation). The root is closely linked to notions of fixing, securing, or attaching, extended metaphorically to the act of validating or certifying.

Usage domains: In administration and law, a kinnitus serves as proof of a fact, identity, eligibility, or status. In business and finance, it can refer to a certificate or a written statement confirming transaction details or account information. In information technology and communications, kinnitus may denote an acknowledgement or receipt confirming that data has been received or processed.

Relation to other terms: Tõend is a broader term for evidence or a piece of proof; kinnitus emphasizes the act or document confirming something, often with formal or authoritative weight. Sertifikaat refers to a formal certificate, typically issued by an authority, which may overlap with a kinnitus in formal contexts but carries the sense of an issued credential.

See also: kinnitada, tõend, sertifikaat, dokument.