tarkastelussa

Tarkastelussa is a Finnish term meaning "under examination" or "under consideration." Grammatically, it is a noun in the inessive case derived from tarkastelu, which denotes examination, inspection, or analysis. In use, tarkastelussa describes a matter, data, or proposal that is currently being studied, evaluated, or scrutinized by authorities, researchers, or decision-makers. The expression signals that a conclusion has not yet been reached.

In practice, tarkastelussa is common in formal writing, policy documents, and journalism. It can modify a noun phrase such as tarkastelussa oleva hanke or tarkastelussa oleva data, indicating that it is undergoing review. It is frequently accompanied by time references such as lähiaikoina (in the near future) or nyt tarkemman tarkastelun alla to emphasize ongoing analysis. The term contrasts with states meaning finalization, such as päätetty or ratkaistu.

Etymology: tarkastelu means examination or inspection, and the inessive suffix -ssa marks "in" or "inside" in Finnish grammar. Thus tarkastelussa literally means "in examination" or "in review." The form is primarily used in written Finnish, especially in official, scientific, or bureaucratic contexts.

Notes on usage: Because tarkastelussa denotes ongoing process, it often appears in sentences that describe the status of documents, proposals, data sets, or policies awaiting further evaluation. It is not typically used to express a final decision, and it can be replaced by other phrases such as käsittelyssä (in processing) or tarkemman harkintaan depending on nuance.