avdekker

Avdekker is a term used in Norwegian and Danish to denote a person or mechanism that uncovers concealed information, exposing wrongdoing or hidden facts. The word derives from the verb avdekke, meaning to reveal or uncover; the agent noun avdekker refers to the actor performing the action. In practice, an avdekker can be an investigative journalist, a forensic auditor, a compliance officer, or a whistleblower—anyone who brings hidden data or misconduct to light.

In contemporary usage, avdekker is primarily descriptive rather than a formal job title. It appears in media and legal writing to characterize efforts to reveal fraud, corruption, or safety hazards, and can also label tools or methods that aid in uncovering information, such as data analysis, investigations, or routine audits. The term is closely related to related Norwegian and Danish words like avdekke (to reveal), avdekking (revelation or uncovering), and avsløre (to disclose). While it might be encountered in non-English texts, "avdekker" is not widely established as a brand or organization name in English-language contexts.

Because the term spans multiple languages with similar roots, English-language readers may simply translate it as uncoverer or revealer, depending on context.