kaitsmiseni
Kaitsmiseni is an Estonian term that translates to "until defense" or "until the act of defending." It primarily refers to the final stage of a thesis or dissertation process in academic settings. This stage involves the preparation and presentation of one's research work to a committee for evaluation and approval. The "kaitsmiseni" period is characterized by intense work on refining the thesis, creating presentation materials, and rehearsing the defense.
The defense itself is a formal examination where the student presents their research findings and answers