Uurimusteks

Uurimusteks is an Estonian term used to denote that resources, data, or materials are designated for research purposes. It appears primarily in academic, policy, and data-management contexts to specify the intended use of something.

Form and usage: Uurimus is the root word meaning research, and uurimusteks is a purposive construction that marks the object as intended for research. It typically occurs in noun phrases or clauses, for example: “andmed on kogutud uurimusteks” (the data were collected for research) and “materjal on mõeldud uurimusteks” (the material is intended for research). The form is related to other Estonian purpose expressions such as kasutuseks (for use) or uurimiseks (for investigation); the exact nuance depends on context and surrounding grammar.

Contexts and implications: In practice, uurimusteks is most common in formal writing, such as grant proposals, ethics approvals, data-sharing agreements, and project descriptions. It helps delineate that the materials may be used solely for research purposes and may be subject to review, confidentiality, or data-protection restrictions. The term thus functions as a designation rather than a standalone concept, guiding permissible use within a given document or policy.

Translations and equivalents: In English, the closest equivalents are “for research” or “for investigation.” See also Estonian language resources on aspect and purpose forms, such as uurimus and related grammatical constructions used to express purpose in noun phrases.