Anmärkning

Anmärkning is a Swedish noun meaning a remark, note, or annotation added to a text or record to indicate something noteworthy or requiring attention. It derives from the verb anmärka, to remark or note. In practice, an anmärkning is a formal or informal entry that flags information for future reference, often within a registry, file, or document.

Common uses include administrative records, financial books, educational records, and digital systems. In financial contexts, the term is widely used as betalningsanmärkning, a payment remark entered by lenders or credit agencies when a payment is overdue or a debt is unpaid. Such an entry signals a problem with repayment and can influence creditworthiness; its duration depends on local regulation and the nature of the debt. In education or workplace records, anmärkningar may note conduct, performance, or compliance issues, while in information systems it may be used as a flag or annotation indicating a known defect, discrepancy, or need for review.

In data protection and governance, anmärkningar should be accurate, justified, and stored only as long as necessary. Individuals typically have rights to access, challenge, or correct entries that affect them. The term is versatile and used across sectors to denote a formal remark or caveat attached to a record.

Related terms include annotation, note, remark, and flag.