Avdelningsvis

Avdelningsvis is a Swedish adverb meaning by department or by division. It is used to indicate that information is broken down according to organizational units, typically departments within a company, public agency, or other institution. The term is common in administrative, financial, and statistical writing and signals a structured, unit-based presentation of data or results.

In practice, avdelningsvis appears in reports, budgets, and performance reviews to show how different departments contribute to a total. It complements other breakdowns such as by region, by project, or by function. The word is most common in formal or technical texts and is less likely to occur in everyday conversation.

Etymology and usage notes: avdelning means department or division; the suffix -vis forms adverbs indicating manner or mode ("in terms of" or "by"). The construction is similar to other Swedish -vis adverbs, though avdelningsvis is specialized for organizational breakdowns. The term tends to appear in official or corporate language, and may be used alongside alternative phrases such as "per avdelning" or "uppdelat per avdelning" depending on the preferred style.

Examples:

- Svenska: Kostnaderna redovisas avdelningsvis per avdelning.

- English translation: Costs are reported by department.