Beregningsmæssigt

Beregningsmæssigt is a Danish term used to describe something that relates to or arises from calculation, rather than from direct observation or measurement. It functions as an adverbial noun form combined with the suffix -mæssigt, and is often used to signal that a value, conclusion, or assessment is derived through formulas, models, or specific computational assumptions.

Etymology and form: The word is built from beregning, meaning calculation, with the suffix -mæssigt forming an adjective-like or adverbial modifier meaning “in terms of calculation” or “calculation-wise.” The common written form is beregningsmæssigt.

Usage and contexts: Beregningsmæssigt is most frequently found in formal Danish writing within finance, accounting, economics, actuarial science, and policy analysis. It helps distinguish calculated figures from observed data and highlights the role of methods and assumptions in the result. Examples include references to calculated values, model-based projections, or assumptions used in a calculation: for instance, statements about beregningsmæssige antagelser (calculation-based assumptions) or beregningsmæssige resultater (calculation-derived results).

Nuance and interpretation: The term emphasizes methodological aspects and transparency about how numbers are obtained. It draws attention to the dependence of outcomes on chosen models, input data, and underlying assumptions, and it may signal that results are sensitive to these factors rather than to empirical measurements alone.

Relation to related terms: Beregningsmæssigt is closely tied to beregning, beregningsmetode (calculation method), forudsætning (assumption), and model-based analysis. It is a concise way to flag that a statement or figure is contingent on calculation rather than direct observation.