Skýrslan

Skýrslan is the definite singular form of the Icelandic noun skýrsla, meaning “the report” or “the statement.” In Icelandic usage, skýrslan functions as a label for an official report produced by a government body, committee, organization, or agency. It is not generally the title of a single, universally recognized work but rather a description applied to a specific document that is being referenced in context.

In governmental and public-administration contexts, a skýrslan may present findings, conclusions, financial statements, or activity summaries. It can appear in parliamentary records or official archives when agencies publish reports on their activities or inquiries. Because it is a common noun used with the definite article, the meaning of Skýrslan depends on the surrounding text and the particular report being discussed.

In cultural or literary contexts, Skýrslan can occur as a document within a narrative or, occasionally, as a publication title. However, there is no single internationally prominent work known by this name. Related terms include skýrslur (plural) and the broader concept of skýrsla in its non-definite forms.

See also skýrslur, skýrsla, and Icelandic dictionaries or government-documentation style guides for further clarification of usage and definitions.