Sammenliknet

Sammenliknet is a Norwegian term formed as the past participle of the verb sammenlikne (to compare). It is used to indicate that something has been subjected to a comparison. In academic, statistical, and analytical writing, sammenliknet appears when describing how data, results, or groups have been contrasted with a reference point, baseline, or other data.

Etymology and meaning: The word combines the prefix sammen- (together, jointly) with the verb stem likne (to resemble or be like). The sense is to assess similarities and differences by bringing items together for evaluation. As a participle, sammenliknet is used in perfect and passive constructions, such as in sentences where results are reported after being compared.

Usage and examples: In typical usage, the form appears in clauses like “Resultatene ble sammenliknet med fjorårets tall” or “Dataene er sammenliknet over flere grupper.” It serves to label or describe the act of comparison that has taken place, rather than to function as a noun.

Relation to related terms: The noun most commonly used for the act itself is sammenligning (the act of comparing). The term sammenliknet is closely tied to this concept, representing the observed state of having been compared within a sentence or analysis.

See also: sammenligning, sammenligne, dataanalyse, statistical comparison.