Sihtväärtusena

Sihtväärtusena is an Estonian grammatical form that means “as the target value” or “as the setpoint.” It is the translative form of sihtväärtus (target value) used to express that something is used, designated, or regarded as the reference value in a process, model, or calculation.

In technical language, sihtväärtusena appears to specify the role of a value within systems such as control theory, optimization, simulations, and data analysis. It indicates what value a process should aim for or maintain, rather than the current measured value.

Grammar and formation: the phrase is created by combining sihtväärtus with the translative suffix that yields sihtväärtusena. It commonly follows verbs like olema (to be) or kasutama (to use), for example in statements such as “Soojendi sihtväärtusena kasutatakse 22°C” (The heater’s setpoint is 22°C) or “Süsteemi sihtväärtusena on määratud 100 üksust” (The system’s target value is set to 100 units).

Usage notes: sihtväärtusena is primarily found in technical, mathematical, and process documentation. It is used to articulate the intended reference value that a controller, model, or calculation should achieve or maintain.

See also: setpoint, target value, reference value. In English-language texts, the term is typically rendered as “setpoint” or “target value” but may appear in Estonian-language documents as sihtväärtusena.