Logsført

Logsført is a Scandinavian term, used primarily in Danish and Norwegian, that denotes data, events, or observations that have been entered into a log or official record. As an adjective, it describes something that has been logged, time-stamped, and preserved in an audit trail or logbook. The concept is central in contexts where traceability and accountability are required, such as maritime navigation, information technology, manufacturing, and scientific research.

The word derives from the verb logføre (or loggføre in Norwegian), meaning to record in a log. The resulting participle forms differ by language: logført in Danish and loggført in Norwegian. A-form spellings such as logsført appear in some texts or dialects, often reflecting variations in spelling practices or transcription.

In practice, a logsført entry implies that a specific action or observation has been officially recorded with a date, time, and identifying information. In maritime settings, logsførte hændelser appear in ship logs and weather journals. In IT and data management, logsførte data show up in system logs, access logs, and audit trails, supporting compliance, troubleshooting, and forensic analysis. The reliability of logsførte records depends on secure logging practices, tamper-evident storage, and appropriate access controls.

See also: log, logbook, audit trail, logføring/loggføring, journal, register.