Soveltuvimmat

Soveltuvimmat is a Finnish term that functions as the superlative form of the adjective soveltuva, meaning “the most suitable” or “the most applicable.” The form is used in plural to refer to the top choices among a set of options, such as soveltuvimmat hakijat (the most suitable applicants) or soveltuvimmat ratkaisut (the most suitable solutions).

Usage and context

The word is commonly used in recruitment, decision-making, planning, and evaluation when distinguishing the best options according to defined criteria. It is typically paired with a noun to specify what is being judged, for example soveltuvimmat ehdokkaat or soveltuvimmat vaihtoehdot. In formal writing, the term helps convey a ranking based on stated criteria rather than an absolute judgment.

Examples

Soveltuvimmat ehdokkaat valittiin haastatteluun. Hankkeen suunnittelussa valittiin soveltuvimmat vaihtoehdot hankkeen tavoitteiden saavuttamiseksi.

Notes

Soveltuvimmat describes a relative assessment within a particular context or criteria set. It is related to, but distinct from, forms like soveltuvuus (fit or suitability) and soveltuvuustesti (aptitude test), which refer to the quality or measurement of suitability rather than a ranking of multiple options.

See also

soveltuvuus, soveltuvuustesti, arviointi, valinta.