Panostus

Panostus is a Finnish noun meaning the act of allocating resources to a project or activity with the aim of achieving greater benefits. It denotes deliberate commitment of money, time, or effort and is commonly used in business, economics, public policy, and everyday language. The related verb is panostaa, meaning to invest, dedicate effort, or focus resources on something.

Etymology: Panostus is formed from the noun panos (contribution or stake) with the nominalizing suffix -nus, modelled on the verb panostaa, which means to invest or commit resources.

Usage: In business and economics, panostus refers to a planned allocation of resources to a particular area, such as a panostus to marketing, research and development, or infrastructure. In public policy and budgeting, governments and municipalities describe prioritizing sectors as panostus, for example education panostus or healthcare panostus. The term can also indicate a broader emphasis or increased effort within an organization.

See also: panostaa, investointi, sijoitus.