väljavõtte

Väljavõte is a term used in Estonian to refer to an extract or excerpt taken from a larger text or document. It can denote a short passage quoted from a book, article, or other written work, or a selected portion of information copied from a source for reference or verification.

Etymology-wise, väljavõte consists of the prefix väl- meaning out or from, and võte, derived from the verb võtta to take. The compound conveys the idea of taking a piece out of a whole.

In use, väljavõte can have different meanings depending on context. In literary and academic settings, it commonly means a direct excerpt or quotation from a source, often accompanied by a citation. In legal and administrative contexts, a väljavõte is an official extract from a document or register, such as an extract from a company register, land register, or court record. These extracts are typically prepared to provide verified information about a person, a property, or an entity, and may bear official stamps or signatures.

In information technology and data work, the term may refer to a data extract—data that has been selectively pulled from a larger dataset for analysis, reporting, or transfer. The concept emphasizes that only a subset of information is retrieved, rather than the entire source.

See also terms related to quotation and documentation, such as quotation, citation, extract, and official register extract. Väljavõte as a concept highlights the transfer of a defined portion of information from a larger whole, whether for quotation, verification, or data processing.