niðurstöðu

Niðurstaða is an Icelandic noun meaning the conclusion, outcome, or final determination reached after consideration of evidence, data, or arguments. It is used to summarize the result of an analysis, inquiry, or decision-making process. In Icelandic grammar, niðurstöðu is the accusative or dative singular form of niðurstaða, while niðurstöður is the plural.

Common contexts for the term include academic reports, audits, judicial decisions, and policy discussions. The term often appears alongside words such as samantekt (summary) or rökstuðning (reasoning), as in samantekt og niðurstaða or niðurstaða rannsóknar.

Used in both formal and semi-formal writing, a conclusion expressed as niðurstaða should reflect the evidence or arguments presented. It is distinct from the process or method (for example leið or meðferð) and should be supported by data or reasoning.

Example usage: Niðurstaða rannsóknarinnar var sú að aukin aðgengi að heilbrigðisþjónustu skilaði bættri heilsufarsútkomu. In practice, the term serves to mark the end point of an analysis and to signal the practical implications or next steps derived from the inquiry.