Kohdepiste

Kohdepiste is a Finnish term meaning target point or destination point. It is used in technical and planning contexts to denote the specific point that is the objective of a task, route, or measurement. The word is a compound of kohde (target or object) and piste (point). In English-language contexts, equivalents such as destination point or target point are commonly used depending on the domain.

In navigation and route planning, kohdepiste refers to the end point of a journey or the waypoint that must be reached. In surveying and geospatial work, it is the reference point used for measurements, often tied to coordinates or elevation benchmarks. In logistics and project management, kohdepiste can denote the planned end-state location or milestone that signals completion.

Practically, a kohdepiste is defined before work begins and serves as a criterion for assessing progress, accuracy, and success. It may be expressed through coordinates, a map label, or a physical site, and it can change if the scope of a project or route is revised. The concept emphasizes goal-oriented planning and measurement, linking actions to a clearly identified end point.

See also: waypoint, benchmark, destination, target point.