kasutusmõõdud

Kasutusmõõdud is a term in Estonian that refers to measurements of usage or consumption of a product, service, or resource. They are quantitative indicators that describe how and to what extent something is used. In practice, kasutusmõõdud are used for product analytics, billing, capacity planning, and performance evaluation.

Common examples include software metrics such as daily active users (DAU), number of sessions, actions per session, API calls, and data transfer. Hardware usage metrics might include operating hours, cycles, or power consumption. The choice of units depends on the domain and the pricing model, making kasutusmõõdud applicable in IT, telecommunications, energy, and other sectors.

Etymology: the term combines “kasutus” (usage) with “mõõdud” (measurements). In Estonia, it is widely used in industry and public sector contexts to describe how resources or services are consumed.

Measurement and governance: effective use requires consistent definitions, reliable data collection processes, and attention to privacy and data protection. Challenges include data quality, time granularity, sampling biases, and ensuring alignment between product, finance, and sales teams.

Relation to related concepts: kasutusmõõdud are part of the broader category of metrics and KPIs, and are often used alongside engagement and operational metrics. They support decision-making in product development, marketing, operations, and in implementing usage-based pricing models.

See also: metric, KPI, telemetry, analytics, usage-based pricing, data governance.