Samsvarende

Samsvarende is a Norwegian adjective meaning that something corresponds to, matches, or aligns with something else. It denotes a relationship of equivalence, conformity, or proportionality between two items, elements, or standards. The term is widely used in technical, scientific, legal, and everyday language to indicate that one thing corresponds to another, or that actions or measurements are in agreement with specified requirements. In phrases such as i samsvar med, it serves to link measures, rules, or documents to a standard or expectation.

Etymology and grammar: the word is formed from the noun samsvar (correspondence, agreement) plus the suffix -ende, creating an attributive and predicative adjective. It agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number, as in et samsvarende dokument or samsvarende størrelser. It is commonly used in both singular and plural forms, such as samsvarende forhold and samsvarende tall.

Context and usage: in geometry, samsvarende vinkler refers to corresponding angles. In data and measurement, samsvarende verdier indicates values that match or align with a reference set. In legal and administrative contexts, i samsvar med signals compliance with laws or standards, while samsvarende krav describes corresponding or equivalent requirements.

Related terms: samsvar, korresponderende, tilsvarende, i samsvar med. See also overensstemmende and tilsvare, which are related concepts in describing agreement or compatibility.