Utgave

Utgave is a Norwegian noun meaning edition or issue of a published work. It refers to a specific version of a book, newspaper, magazine, or other publication, including both the content and the form in which it is released, such as a print run or a digital edition. In publishing, utgave helps distinguish between different versions of a work, for example a first utgave and a reissued or revised utgave.

Etymology and related terms: Utgave derives from the verb utgi, meaning to publish or issue, with the noun-forming suffix -e. Related terms include utgivelse (publication) and utgiver (publisher). In other Scandinavian languages, the equivalent terms are udgave in Danish and upplaga in Swedish.

Usage: In library catalogs, bibliographies, and bibliographic records, utgave is used to indicate edition information. In everyday language, ny utgave means a new edition, while opptrykk denotes a reprint. Special editions (spesiell utgave) may be published to commemorate events or to include additional material. The concept spans both printed works and digital editions, and it is commonly used to discuss changes in content, design, or scope from one edition to another.

See also: edition, publication, reprint, first edition, revised edition, special edition.