Enkeltverdi

Enkeltverdi is a Norwegian term used to describe a single, specific value of a variable, as opposed to a range, interval, or collection of values. In mathematics and statistics denotes a particular quantity obtained from measurement or a particular element of a set. For instance, in a data set of measurements [2.3, 4.7, 5.1], each entry is a enkeltverdi; after applying a function to an input, the resulting number is another enkeltverdi. When solving equations, a unique solution is described as en enkeltverdi, whereas equations with multiple solutions may yield several enkeltverdier.

In computing and data management, enkeltverdi describes a field or cell that contains one value rather than a list or array. A database column storing a person’s birthdate is a enkeltverdi field, while a field designed to hold multiple emails would be multiverdi or array-based.

The term emphasizes discreteness and specificity of the value. It is often used in contrast to terms like interval, range, or set, which describe collections of possible values. In some contexts, especially in programming, the concept corresponds to scalar values, as opposed to vector or list values.

See also: scalar, single value, data type. The exact usage of enkeltverdi can vary by discipline, but the core idea remains a solitary, well-defined value.