dokumenterar

Dokumenterar is the present-tense Swedish verb meaning to document: to create a written, digital, or otherwise preserved record of information, observations, or events. It emphasizes the process of collecting and organizing material so it can be consulted later. The form dokumenterar is used for all subjects (jag dokumenterar, du dokumenterar, han dokumenterar, vi dokumenterar, ni dokumenterar, de dokumenterar). The related noun is dokumentation, meaning documentation.

Common contexts for dokumentera include research, journalism, medicine, education, information technology, law, and archival work. Documentation serves purposes such as accountability, reproducibility, compliance, quality assurance, and knowledge transfer. Documentation can take many forms, from written notes and manuals to data logs, screenshots, audio, or video. In professional settings, standardized templates and clear metadata help ensure consistency and searchability.

Conventions and examples: In Swedish, the act of documenting is often a collaborative activity supported by policies and templates. Well-organized dokumentation improves transparency and reduces ambiguity. Examples: Jag dokumenterar experimentets resultat i labbet. Företaget dokumenterar alla förändringar i programvaran.

Etymology: The word derives from the Latin documentum, via Germanic languages, and is cognate with the English word document. In usage, baik the verb and its noun form emphasize creating a reliable, accessible record that remains usable over time.