Lisatäpsustus

Lisatäpsustus is a term used in Finnish editing and publishing to denote an added clarification or correction appended to a document after its initial drafting or publication. The purpose is to resolve ambiguities, update information, or correct errors without rewriting the main text. The term combines lisä ('additional') and täpsustus ('clarification' or 'precision') and is most commonly found in Finnish-language technical, legal, or academic materials.

In usage, a lisatäpsustus may appear as a separate note, an addendum, or a postscript appended to the document. It is typically dated and signed to indicate timing and responsibility. The content may rectify factual mistakes, supplement missing data, refine vague statements, or align the document with new regulations or findings. Editors aim to preserve the integrity of the original text while providing necessary updates.

There is no universal standard format for lisatäpsustus; practices vary by publisher, institution, or field. Some layouts reserve a dedicated section at the end of the document, others place the material as footnotes, endnotes, or marginal notes. Clear cross-referencing to the affected sections is common to help readers locate changes quickly.

Related concepts in other languages include addendum, corrigendum, erratum, and postscript, though lisatäpsustus has its own stylistic and practical nuances in Finnish editing.