tilastotoimiin

Tilastotoimiin is a Finnish term formed from tilasto- (statistics) and toim- (related to actions or operations). The word is the illative plural form of tilastotoimi, meaning a statistical operation or statistical activity. In formal Finnish, tilastotoimiin is used to indicate movement toward or involvement in such operations, often in contexts describing procedures, policies, or responsibilities related to statistics.

Usage and scope

Tilastotoimiin covers a range of activities within the statistical process, including data collection, data processing, analysis, interpretation, and the dissemination of statistics. It is most commonly found in governmental, research, or institutional texts—such as official documents, statistical reports, or legal provisions—where tasks or programs related to statistics are described or allocated.

Etymology and form

The term is a compound of tilasto- (statistics) and toim- (root related to action or operation), with the suffix -iin marking the illative plural. This grammatical form is used when referring to actions directed toward statistics or to multiple statistical activities.

Usage notes

Tilastotoimiin is a technical, bureaucratic term. In everyday language, speakers may prefer expressions like tilastotoimet (statistical measures/operations) or tilastopalvelut (statistical services). Correct usage depends on the sentence structure and the intended nuance of direction toward or involvement in statistical activities.

See also

Tilastokeskus (Statistics Finland), tilastointi (statistical production), tiedonkeruu (data collection), tilastollinen analyysi (statistical analysis).