yleislaadun

Yleislaadun is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun commonly written as yleislaatu, meaning general or overall quality. The term is formed from yleinen (general) and laatu (quality), with the genitive suffix -n used to link it to a noun that it modifies, such as taso or parantaminen. In practice, yleislaadun denotes the quality of something in its broad or overall sense rather than focusing on individual attributes.

As a grammatical form, yleislaadun is primarily a component in compound phrases and academic or formal prose. It is not typically used as a stand-alone noun; instead it appears to attribute general quality to another noun, for example yleislaadun taso (the level of general quality) or yleislaadun parantaminen (the improvement of general quality). In quality assessment, the phrase helps distinguish broad, overall performance from specific features or defects.

Usage and nuance: yleislaadun emphasizes the general condition or reputation of a product, service, or process rather than detailed specifications. It is common in reports, audits, and evaluations where a holistic judgment is sought.

See also: laatu, yleinen, yleismaailmallinen laatu, laadunvalvonta, laatujärjestelmä.

Note: While related to quality terminology, yleislaadun is a grammatical form rather than a standalone concept, and its exact meaning depends on the accompanying noun.