Seadistus

Seadistus is an Estonian noun that denotes the act or result of setting up, configuring, or arranging something. It is used for both the process of configuring a system, device, or software and the resulting configuration or setup. The term can refer to technical settings as well as broader arrangements or alignments of components, processes, or resources. In everyday language, it is common to speak of the device’s seadistus when referring to its parameters or preferences.

Etymology and form: Seadistus is formed from the verb seada, meaning to place or set, with the abstract noun suffix -istus, indicating an action or state. Related forms include seadistamine (the act of configuring) and seadistama (to configure, to set up).

Domains of use: In information technology and electronics, seadistus describes software and hardware configurations, such as display settings, network parameters, or user preferences. In engineering and manufacturing, it can refer to the adjustment and alignment of parts or calibration of instruments. In general use, it may describe the organization or arrangement of procedures, resources, or administrative settings within a system or institution.

See also: konfiguratsioon (configuration), seadistamine (configuring), kalibreerimine (calibration).