lengdeverdi

Lengdeverdi is a Norwegian term that combines the concepts of length (lengde) and value (verdi). It refers to the numerical value that represents how long something is, typically within a given unit system. The term is primarily used in technical, mathematical, and engineering contexts rather than in everyday speech.

In mathematics and geometry, lengdeverdi denotes the measured or computed length of an object or segment. For example, the lengdeverdi of a line segment in a plane is the distance between its endpoints, which can be calculated using the distance formula in two or three dimensions. Length values are expressed in units such as meters, centimeters, or kilometers, and may be exact or approximate depending on the method of determination and the precision of measurement.

In metrology and engineering, lengdeverdi is tied to standards, tolerances, and measurement uncertainty. Length values are subject to calibration and must conform to specified units and accuracy requirements. In practical applications, lengdeverdi helps ensure proper fit, alignment, and interoperability of parts and structures.

While the term appears most often in Norwegian technical writing, it is a descriptive noun rather than a specialized scientific concept. It is commonly encountered in instructional material, specifications, and documentation where the emphasis is on the numeric length value of an object, feature, or constraint. See also lengde, verdi, lengdeenhet, and måleenhet.