Valideeritav

Valideeritav is Estonian for verifiable or able to be validated. It describes data, processes, or results that can be checked against a specification, standard, or evidence. Items described as valideeritav can undergo tests, checks, or audits to confirm their correctness, completeness, or authenticity.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed from the verb valideerida (to validate), which in turn derives from the concept of validation. The suffix -eritav marks possibility or capability, yielding the adjective valideeritav to denote that something is capable of being validated. In Estonian, valideeritav is commonly used in information technology, data management, quality assurance, and regulatory contexts, often in phrases such as valideeritav andmed or valideeritav süsteem.

Contexts and examples: in software engineering, a feature or module may be described as valideeritav when there are explicit test cases and acceptance criteria to demonstrate its correct behavior. In data governance, valideeritav data are data that can be validated for accuracy, integrity, provenance, and consistency. In scientific or regulatory workflows, valideeritav procedures or results are those that can be independently checked against predefined validation criteria or standards.

Relation to related concepts: valideeritav is closely linked to valideerimine (validation) and validatsioon (validation process). It is contrasted with verifikatsioon (verification), which focuses on confirming outcomes against inputs, and with quality assurance practices that ensure overall reliability and compliance. See also terms related to data quality, auditing, and compliance.