Tehostus

Tehostus is a Finnish noun meaning the act or process of increasing something’s effectiveness, efficiency, or power. It derives from the verb tehostaa, meaning to boost, strengthen, or intensify. The concept is used across many domains to describe deliberate actions that raise output or impact compared to a baseline.

In technology and engineering, tehostus refers to modifications or systems designed to enhance performance, such as engine power upgrades, turbocharging, optimization of machinery, or improvements in energy efficiency. In automotive contexts the term is common in discussions of performance upgrades and efficiency enhancements.

In agriculture and animal production, tehostus describes strategies to increase yield or productivity, often through improved genetics, feeding, irrigation, or other inputs, with attention to efficiency and sustainability. In healthcare and pharmacology, tehostus can denote treatment intensification—regimens or procedures intended to improve clinical outcomes, such as higher-dose schedules or combination therapies. In information technology and organizational contexts, tehostus is used to describe process optimization, system performance improvements, or service enhancements.

Economic and policy discussions frequently use tehostus when evaluating investments that raise productivity or efficiency, balancing potential gains with costs, safety, and environmental impact. The term is broad and context-dependent, functioning as a general descriptor for actions aimed at increasing effectiveness rather than a single specific technique.

See also: optimization, efficiency, enhancement, process improvement.