Selvityksen

Selvityksen is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun selvitys, which denotes a report, investigation, or clarification prepared to present facts, findings, or assessments. The term is commonly used in administrative, legal, and corporate contexts to refer to a document that documents observations, data, and analyses relevant to a matter, and that may include conclusions or recommendations. The phrase "selvityksen mukaan" means "according to the report."

Etymology and usage notes: Selvitys comes from the verb selvittää, meaning to clarify or uncover, with the noun-forming suffix -itys and the genitive ending -en. In everyday language, selvitys can describe either a stand-alone document or a section within a larger report that summarizes the findings of an inquiry or study.

Contexts: In government and public administration, selvitys accompanies policy proposals, inquiries, or audits. In business, it appears in due diligence, risk assessments, and project documentation. In journalism and research, selvitys is used to refer to detailed, fact-based investigations and presentations of evidence.

Variants and related terms include selvitys (singular), selvitykset (plural), selvittäminen (the act of clarifying), as well as related concepts such as raportti (report) and tutkimus (study). The term is typically neutral and descriptive, focusing on the presentation of information rather than evaluation or opinion.