Synliggjøre

Synliggjøre is a Norwegian verb meaning to render something visible or evident, to make it explicit, or to bring information into public view. The term is often used when a fact, result, or condition is not immediately clear and needs to be presented in a way that others can understand or scrutinize.

Etymology: The word is formed from synlig (visible) and gjøre (to do/make). It has cognate forms in neighboring Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish synliggöra and Danish synliggøre, which carry a similar sense of making something visible or transparent.

Usage and contexts: The verb is common in public administration, research, journalism, and business. It is used when data, processes, or impacts must be made understandable to stakeholders, citizens, or decision-makers. Synliggjøre often implies an active process of presenting, clarifying, or highlighting information rather than merely exposing it.

Differences from related terms: Avsløre means to reveal or disclose something hidden, often with an element of uncovering a secret. Synliggjøre emphasizes rendering something visible or comprehensible, frequently through analysis, visualization, or explanatory presentation.

Examples: "Kartleggingen synliggjorde forskjellen mellom de to alternativene." "Tallene synliggjøres ved hjelp av grafer og oppsummeringer i rapporten." In practice, the term signals a deliberate effort to increase transparency and understanding by making relevant aspects of a situation accessible.

Methods: Common approaches include data visualization, dashboards, summaries, explanatory notes, and transparent reporting to illuminate not-yet-obvious connections or consequences.