kartlägg

Kartlägg is a Swedish verb meaning to map out, survey, or chart. It denotes the act of creating a structured overview of a domain by identifying its components, attributes, and relationships. The form kartlägg is the imperative singular used to issue a direct instruction (for example, Kartlägg alla faktorer). The infinitive is kartlägga, and the noun form is kartläggning.

The term is formed from karta (“map”) and lägga (“to lay”), reflecting the idea of laying out a map of a subject. It is related to kartografi (cartography) and kartläggning (the mapping process), which describe broader practices of mapping and inventory.

Kartlägg is used across many fields to create systematic overviews. In research and planning, it helps identify elements and their interrelations. In urban and regional planning, it is used to inventory land use, infrastructure, and services. In environmental work, it supports assessments of ecosystems and hazards. In business, it maps processes, resources, and stakeholders. In information technology and data management, it is employed to map data flows, systems, and dependencies.

A typical kartläggning follows steps such as defining the scope, collecting data, categorizing elements, analyzing relationships, and presenting findings. The quality of a kartläggning depends on data availability and the chosen methodology; results may be revised as new information becomes available.

See also: kartografi, kartläggning, datamappning.