eesmärgitud

Eesmärgitud is an Estonian adjective formed from the noun esmärk (goal, objective) with the participial suffix -itud. It conveys that something has been designated as a goal or target or has been intended as an objective. In English, it is commonly translated as targeted, designated, or intended as a goal, depending on the context. The term is mainly used in formal or technical writing, such as planning, policy documents, and project reporting.

In usage, eesmärgitud describes objects, groups, or results that have been identified as targets or aims. It often appears in collocations like eesmärgitud sihtrühm (target audience), eesmärgitud eesmärk (designated objective), and eesmärgitud tulemused (targeted results). For example: Tööplaani kohaselt on eesmärgitud kolm peamist eesmärki. This indicates that three main objectives have been set.

Nuances and context: Eesmärgitud emphasizes intentional selection or designation of a target, rather than a general or incidental feature. It can indicate planning or budgeting where specific outcomes or groups are singled out for attention. In translations, the best equivalent depends on context and may be “targeted,” “designated,” or “specified.” The term is less common in everyday conversation and more typical in formal documents, reports, and academic writing.