dokumentet

Dokumentet is the definite singular form of the noun dokument in several Scandinavian languages, meaning "the document." It refers to a written, printed, or digital record that conveys information, evidence, or instructions. The term is used across Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish contexts to denote a single, identifiable document, as opposed to dokumenter (the documents) or et dokument in other forms.

In practice, dokumentet appears in legal, administrative, academic, and everyday contexts. It often marks a specific document that has been mentioned or is under discussion, for example in a contract, a policy paper, or a case file. The definite form helps indicate reference to a known item within a discourse.

In information management, the concept encompasses both physical papers and digital files. Documents can include text, tables, images, or scans, and they are typically described by metadata such as title, author, date, and version. Modern systems for document management and archiving use these units to organize records, ensure provenance, and support retrieval, sharing, and compliance. Common digital formats associated with dokumentet include PDF, Word processing formats, and structured data formats like XML or HTML, often accompanied by descriptive metadata and access controls.

Etymologically, dokument derives from Latin documentum, with the definite form developed in Scandinavian languages through common morphological patterns. The usage of dokumentet as "the document" is widespread in formal and informal settings.