Redogörelse

Redogörelse is a Swedish noun meaning an account, report, or description that presents facts about a person, event, or process. In this sense, a redogörelse can be a concise summary of what happened or a thorough narration intended to clarify circumstances. The term is used both in everyday language and in formal written documents.

In legal and administrative contexts, redogörelse denotes a formal statement that explains or accounts for actions, decisions, or finances. For example, a municipality might require a redogörelse över hur medlen har använts. In academia and business, it can refer to a section or document that describes methods, results, or background information in a neutral, factual manner. The emphasis is on presenting an accurate and complete account rather than argument or evaluation.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from the verb redogöra, to account for or explain. Related terms include redogörelse, redovisning (an accounting or report), and beskrivning (description). While related, redogörelse often conveys a more structured or formal description of facts, whereas redovisning may stress accounting or financial reporting, and beskrivning focuses on descriptive detail.

Notes: Redogörelse is typically used with definite or indefinite articles depending on context: en redogörelse, den redogörelsen. The plural is redogörelser.