Tikslinis

Tikslinis is a Lithuanian adjective meaning targeted or specific. It is used to describe actions, tools, or policies designed to address a particular target or objective, rather than general or broad approaches. The word agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number, as is typical for Lithuanian adjectives.

Etymology and usage context: the term is formed from the noun tikslas, meaning goal or aim, with the suffix -inis. It is commonly found in formal and technical language, including research design, budgeting, and policy documents. In most contexts, tikslinis emphasizes a defined scope and directed purpose, signaling precision and purposefulness.

Examples in use: tikslinis tyrimas refers to a study focused on a specific group or objective; tikslinis finansavimas denotes funding allocated for a particular purpose or population; tiksliniai duomenys describes data gathered to answer a defined question; tikslinė politika indicates policy aimed at a specific issue. In science and analytics, the term helps distinguish targeted analyses or interventions from broader ones.

Relationship to related terms: tikslinis is closely related to concepts such as specifinis (specific) and orientuotas (oriented toward a target). The nuance emphasizes efficiency and deliberate focus on achieving a stated objective, rather than broad applicability.

In translation and usage: in English, tikslinis is typically rendered as “targeted” or “specific,” depending on context. The term is common in official reports, program descriptions, research papers, and policy texts.