Standardversjon

Standardversjon is a term used in Norwegian-language contexts to denote the officially released or baseline form of a product, document, or media item. It designates the version intended for general use, as opposed to draft, experimental, or alternative editions.

Contexts

- Software and digital products: the stable release intended for general use, which typically receives routine maintenance and security updates, unlike development, beta, or experimental builds.

- Publishing and documentation: the authoritative edition with canonical text, used for distribution, legal purposes, or formal reference, as opposed to drafts, translations, or regional variants.

- Media productions: the basic presentation of a work, contrasted with extended cuts, director’s cuts, or special editions.

Etymology and usage

The word is a compound of standard and versjon, Norwegian for version. It is common in technical and business contexts in Norway and neighboring regions. It is usually written as standardversjon in lowercase, unless it appears at the start of a sentence or in a formal title.

Notes

The exact meaning of standardversjon can vary by domain, and some sectors may prefer synonyms such as standardutgave or stable release. The term is best understood as indicating the official, baseline form chosen for general use or distribution, rather than a variant or experimental copy.

See also

Standard edition, baseline, stable release, release version, beta.