Uurimist
Uurimist is an Estonian noun that denotes the act or process of investigating or researching. It is used in academic, scientific, and policy contexts to describe systematic inquiry aimed at producing knowledge or clarifying a matter. The word is derived from the verb uurima, meaning to investigate or examine, and is closely related to uurimine (the act of investigation) and uurimus (research).
In everyday and formal use, uurimist appears in compound terms that describe different aspects of inquiry.
Usage notes: uurimist can refer to both the activity of inquiry and its outputs, depending on context.