indikerte

Indikerte is the simple past tense of the Norwegian verb indikere, meaning to indicate, to point out, or to signal. It is used to describe actions in the past where the speaker notes that something suggested a conclusion, condition, or fact. The present tense form is indikerer, while the past participle used with have is indikert. The imperative form is indicér.

Etymology and related forms: Indikere is a native Norwegian verb with roots linked to the Latin indicare, via the historical influence of other European languages on the Scandinavian languages. Related nouns include indikasjon (indication) and indikator (indicator). Cognate forms appear in Danish as indikere and Swedish as indikera, reflecting common linguistic origins.

Grammar and usage: Indikerte is used when describing past indications or signals. It often appears in analyses, reports, and narratives to convey that observed data, symptoms, or signs pointed toward a particular interpretation. The verb is versatile and appears across contexts such as science, medicine, journalism, and everyday language.

Examples:

- Dataene indikerte en økning i salget i løpet av kvartalet.

- Observasjonen indikerte en potensiell feilkilde i eksperimentet.

Nuances: Indikerte does not itself claim causation; it denotes evidence or signs that point to a conclusion. For stronger claims, authors may combine it with qualifiers or follow-up analyses.

See also: indikasjon, indikator, indikere. These terms relate to signs, reasons, or signals used to draw conclusions, and are commonly used alongside indikere and indikerte in technical and scientific writing.