Mitoituvat

Mitoituvat is a Finnish verb form derived from mitoitua, meaning to size, allocate, or dimension to meet requirements. The form is used for plural subjects and is common in technical and planning contexts where capacity, resources, or safeguards are determined to fit anticipated needs. In English translation, mitoituvat is often rendered as “are dimensioned” or “are sized.”

In practical use, mitoituminen refers to the process of determining the appropriate size or capacity of a system, component, or resource so that it can handle expected loads, risks, or constraints. The term appears across fields such as energy distribution, manufacturing, information technology, health care, and public administration, where accurate dimensioning is essential for reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. For example, a power network or a data center may have its capacity mitoituvat to meet projected demand, while emergency services may mitoituvat resources to ensure response times under peak conditions.

Linguistically, mitoituvat is formed from the noun-derived concept mitoitus (dimensioning, sizing) and the verb mitoitua, with Finnish inflection applying the plural present form. The word reflects Finnish tendencies to build meaning through affixes and compounding, tying technical practice directly to language.

See also: mitoitus, mitoittaminen, kapasiteetin suunnittelu.