tuloksiltaan

Tuloksiltaan is a Finnish adverbial expression used to indicate that a statement concerns the outcomes or results of a subject or action. In English it is often rendered as “result-wise” or “in terms of results.” It is commonly used to compare performance, effectiveness, or conclusions based on what was produced or achieved.

Etymology and form: The expression is formed from the noun tulos (result) and the suffix -iltaan, which marks an evaluative dimension in Finnish. It belongs to a broader family of evaluative constructions such as kannaltaan (from its aspect or standpoint) and taloudellisesti (economically). Tuloksiltaan specifies the aspect being discussed—how things look when judged by outcomes rather than by other criteria.

Usage: Tuloksiltaan is typical in analytical writing, journalism, sports commentary, business reporting, and research summaries. It helps to frame statements that compare options, assess performance, or summarize findings with emphasis on results rather than process or qualities alone.

Examples:

- Tuloksiltaan joukkue oli parempi kuin vastustajansa. (In terms of results, the team was better than its opponent.)

- Tämä ratkaisu on tuloksiltaan parempi kuin toinen vaihtoehto. (This solution is better in terms of results than another option.)

- Raportin tuloksiltaan merkittävä johtopäätös oli, että investointi tuottaa pitkällä aikavälillä voittoa. (The report’s result-wise conclusion was that the investment yields a profit in the long term.)

See also: kannaltaan, laadullisesti, taloudellisesti, tulosperusteiset arvioinnit.