Osoitus

Osoitus is a Finnish noun that refers to the act of pointing out or indicating something, as well as to a sign or indication. The word is derived from the verb osoittaa, meaning “to point out” or “to show.” In general language, osoitus describes presenting something that makes a claim clear, such as an example, data, or other material that supports a statement.

The term is used for both a concrete signal and a more abstract demonstration. It can denote a sign or indicator of a condition, trend, or state, as well as the act of demonstrating or illustrating a point in argument, analysis, or reporting. In everyday use, people may speak of an osoitus of a fact or an osoitus of a conclusion when they reference evidence or an example that underpins what they say.

In technical, academic, or formal contexts, osoitus often functions as the act of showing or documenting information to support a claim, rather than serving as a strict synonym for proof or confirmation. For exact or formal proof, words like todistus (proof) or näyttö (evidence) are frequently used, whereas osoitus emphasizes the act of indicating or demonstrating.

Related forms include osoittaa (to point out, to show) and osoittaminen (the act of pointing out or demonstrating). The term maintains a neutral tone and is commonly understood in Finnish to describe the process of illustrating or indicating something through signs, data, or examples.