Väljaanne

Väljaanne is an Estonian noun that denotes a publication, edition, or issue released for distribution by an author, a publisher, or an organization. It refers to a concrete product, such as a book edition, a magazine issue, or a digital release, and is commonly used in libraries, bookstores, and media to identify a specific release.

The word derives from the verb välja andma, meaning to publish or to release. In everyday Estonian, väljaanne covers both printed and digital formats and can apply to new editions, revised editions, translations, and reprints. It is a general term used across genres, from literature and journalism to official reports.

Types and contexts of väljaannete usage vary. A väljaanne may be a printed book edition, the issue of a periodical, or a digital edition available online. Bibliographic records often distinguish between first editions, subsequent editions, translations, and reprints. In libraries and cataloging, the concept helps separate different releases of the same work to aid identification and retrieval.

In publishing practice, a väljaanne results from coordinated steps such as editing, design, production, and distribution. The term can also apply to other released writings, including reports, governmental publications, and corporate documents issued as discrete publications. Overall, väljaanne is a central term in Estonian for describing the tangible products of written communication and their distribution.