Indsamlede

Indsamlede is a Danish term that functions as the past participle of the verb indsamle and as an adjective meaning collected or assembled. It describes items, data, or information that have been gathered from various sources for a specific purpose.

Origin and form: The word is formed from the prefix ind- meaning into or together with samle, to gather. The form indsamlede is used as a predicative or attributive adjective, typically preceding a noun: indsamlede data, indsamlede oplysninger, indsamlede midler. It is one of several forms the past participle can take depending on tense and syntax; the related participle indsamlet is also common in modern Danish in certain constructions.

Usage: In journalism, research, and archives, indsamlede signals that the gathering work has been completed and the material is ready for analysis. It can refer to a wide range of material, including survey responses, donations, documents, or artifacts.

Examples: Indsamlede data viser en tydelig trend. Indsamlede midler blev fordelt til projektet. Arkivet indeholder indsamlede breve fra 1800-tallet.

See also: indsamling, dataindsamling, indsamlede data (as a phrase) for examples of usage.