Høyverdi

Høyverdi is a Norwegian term used as an adjective to describe objects, assets, goods, or data that possess a high value, either monetarily or in terms of importance. In everyday language as well as in professional contexts such as finance, insurance, procurement and policy, the expression denotes items that exceed a defined threshold or are regarded as particularly valuable.

Etymology and nuance: The word is formed from høy, meaning high, and verdi, meaning value. The related adjective høyverdig describes something of premium quality or characteristics considered to be of high standard. While høyverdi focuses on the level of value, høyverdig emphasizes quality or merit rather than price alone. This distinction can influence usage in different contexts, for example describing a product as høyverdig (high-quality) versus stating that it is a høyverdi item (high-value item).

Context and usage: In commerce and administration, høyverdi is commonly used for tangible goods such as jewelry, artwork, or equipment that require special handling, security, or appraisal. It also appears in discussions of high-value data or strategic assets. Phrasings like høyverdi gjenstand, høyverdiutstyr or høyverdiartikkel are frequently encountered in inventories, insurance schedules, and procurement policies.

See also: value, price, verdisetting, høyverdighet.