Samantekið

Samantekið is an Icelandic term that denotes a condensed or summarized version of a longer text or body of information. In common usage, the related noun samantekt refers to the act or result of summarizing, while samantekið functions as an adjective meaning "summarized" or "condensed." When written with a capital letter as Samantekið, the word can serve as a proper name for a specific work, project, report, or publication, though this occurs only if chosen as a title.

Etymology and usage are tied to the verb samantekja, meaning to summarize, compile, or distill information. The term appears across academic, journalistic, and archival contexts to indicate that the content has been shortened or reorganized to highlight core points, conclusions, or essential data. It is common to find phrases such as í samantekningu, samantekin yfirlit, or samantekið yfirlit, though variants exist depending on regional or institutional style.

Typical applications include presenting a concise overview of a longer study, a policy document, or a collection of sources. A samantekið version aims to preserve essential arguments or findings while omitting extraneous detail, making the material more accessible for quick reference or initial orientation.

See also: samantekt, útdráttur, þétting. Further information may appear in style guides or glossaries that govern terminological use in Icelandic academic and administrative writing.