deling

Deling is a term used in several Nordic languages to refer to the act of dividing, sharing, or distributing something into parts. In Norwegian and Danish, deling is commonly used for mathematical division as well as the social or legal division of property, resources, or responsibilities. In Swedish, the equivalent term is delning, though the root is the same.

Etymology: Deling derives from the verb dele, "to divide" or "to share," with cognates in other Germanic languages. The noun form denotes the result of dividing or the process itself.

In mathematics and science: Deling denotes the operation of dividing a quantity by another, yielding a quotient. It is taught as a basic arithmetic concept, including division of integers, fractions, and real numbers, as well as the interpretation of ratios.

In law, business, and everyday language: Deling is used to describe the partition or allocation of assets, property, or responsibilities among parties. It also appears in phrases like deling av arveskifte (partition of an estate) and deling av ansvar (sharing of responsibilities). In information technology, the concept translates to splitting data or workload into parts, often referred to as division or partitioning.

Cultural notes: The exact usage and preferred synonym can vary by country and context, with delning or dela used alongside deling in some regions. In general, deling emphasizes the idea of creating parts from a whole.