poznatky

Poznatky is a Czech noun in the plural that refers to findings, insights, or knowledge gained through observation, study, or experience. The singular form is poznatek. The term emphasizes concrete results or pieces of information that arise from research, analysis, or fieldwork rather than general knowledge alone. It is widely used in academic, technical, and professional contexts to summarize what has been learned or discovered.

In usage, poznatky appear in phrases such as vědecké poznatky (scientific findings), poznatky z terénního výzkumu (findings from field research), or poznatky z datové analýzy (insights from data analysis). The concept is closely related to, but distinct from, related terms such as poznání (knowledge in the sense of a cognitive process or state of knowing) and zjištění (explicit findings or determinations, often used for formally established results). Poznatky usually denote empirically obtained information and observations that contribute to understanding a topic or to decision making.

In written works, the term is commonly used to organize and present results, for example in sections titled shrnutí poznatků or závěry a poznatky. The word also appears in journalistic and business contexts to describe practical takeaways or lessons learned. Slovak uses the same word with a similar meaning, reflecting shared linguistic roots in the West Slavic language family.