avalikust

Avalikust is an Estonian term used to describe the act of making information public, commonly translated as "disclosure" or "public announcement" in English. It stems from the root avalik- meaning public and is formed with verb and noun derivatives that express bringing information into the public domain. The related noun avalikustamine denotes the process or act of disclosure, while the verb avalikustama means to disclose or publicize.

In usage, avalikustamine is connected to transparency and information sharing. It appears in contexts such as government, journalism, and corporate communication when information is released or revealed to the public. The term often implies that information was previously private, restricted, or not readily accessible, and is now being made available for public scrutiny or awareness.

Common phrases include "avalikustama teave" (to disclose information), "avalikustamine" (the act of disclosure), and "avalikustatavate andmete" (disclosable data). The concept is closely related to themes of accountability, openness, and media access, and it is frequently discussed in relation to freedom of information, data releases, and official reports.

Notes on distinction: avalikustama and avalikustada express similar ideas but can differ in nuance. Avalikus emphasizes the public realm or responsibility to inform, while avaldama typically means to publish or issue a document. In practice, avalikustamine focuses on the act of revealing information to the public rather than merely producing a publication.

See also: avalikkus, avalik teave, freedom of information, data release.